Mazda Recalls Two Vehicles for Steering Concerns

Vehicle Make / Model/Model Years:      MAZDA / MAZDA3     2007-2009      MAZDA / MAZDA5     2007-2009 Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP Mfr's Report Date: AUG 12, 2010 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V374000 PE10021 NHTSA Action Number: PE10021

Component: STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected: 215,000

Summary: 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.

Consequence: 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.

Remedy: DUE TO SHORT SUPPLY OF PARTS, THE FIRST PHASE OF MAILING OF OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTERS WILL BEGIN ON OR BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 AND THE SECOND PHASE MAILING WILL BEGIN IN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND BE COMPLETED IN FEBRUARY 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.