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Recall Alert: 7,100 2009 Mazda 3s Recalled Over Improper Stability Control Operation

Posted on 04. Jun, 2009 by DeuxEx3 in Mazda News, Mazda3 Guide, Recalls, What's Hot

If you’re cruising around in a 2009 Mazda 3 you might need to hit up your dealer a little sooner than your next oil change. Mazda recently issued a recall alert on 7,100 2009 model year Mazda 3s due to the stability control system not meeting U.S. test standards. Check out the full recall info below:

Vehicle Make / Model:           Model Year(s):
MAZDA / MAZDA3            2009
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP    Mfr’s Report Date: MAY 22, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V187000    NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 7100
Summary:
MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, “ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM”. THE YAW RATE MEASURED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SINE WITH DWELL STEERING INPUT EXCEEDED THE TEST STANDARDS.
Consequence:
IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE UNIT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
Notes:
MAZDA RECALL NO. 5509E. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .