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Recall 10V-374

MAZDA MOTOR CORP recalled the 2007 to 2009 Mazda MAZDA3 and 1 other model: Steering (electric power assist system).

At a glance

Campaign number
10V-374
Reported
August 12, 2010
Vehicles affected
215,000 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Mazda is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 mazda3 and mazda5 vehicles manufactured from april 2, 2007 through november 30, 2008. These vehicles may have a condition in which a sudden loss of power steering assist could occur at any time while driving the vehicle.

The risk

Power steering assist is suddenly lost reducing the driver's ability to steer the vehicle as typically expected, and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pump and lines free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact mazda customer assistance center at 1-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .

Affected vehicles