MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK 2009: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
| Make : MAZDA | Model : B-SERIES TRUCK | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2008-08-22 - 2008-10-13 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 09V032000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2009-02-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2009-01-29 | Date Added to Database: 2009-01-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA MOTOR CORP | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 5109A | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 220 | ||
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Summary:
MAZDA IS RECALLING 220 MY 2009 B-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE. THE FRONT SPINDLE STEM MAY CRACK DUE TO AN IMPROPER MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE SPINDLE. |
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Consequence:
IF A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE STEM OCCURS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SPINDLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MAZDA RECALL NO. 5109A. CUSTOMERS 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 . |
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