Mazda has announced that they are recalling certain models of the 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.

This can lead to improper operation of the  electronic stability control.  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.

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Mazda has announced that they are recalling certain models of the the 2010 Mazda3.  They stated that a clearance between the engine harness and the housing of the starter motor may be insufficient.  Due to this, the covering of the harness may be damaged through vibration during operation possibly causing a short circuit between certain harness wires and the starter housing.  A short circuit can result in engine control malfunction and/or poor shift quality.

The main fuse may blow out causing the engine to stall and inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will have the engine harness inspect and add a protective clip on the affected section of ther harness, If necessary, the harness will be repaired.  This service will be preformed free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on May 6.2009.  Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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Mazda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 through 2009 CX9 vehicles equipped with power adjustable seat with position memory function.  They stated that the seat harness routed underneath the seat cushion may interfere with the front cover bracket which is attached on the front side of the seat cushion.  Due to this the coverings of the seat harness may be damaged, the core wire of the harness may touch with the bracket and result in short circuit.

Drivers will experience certain functions that are uncontrollable which will cause serious dificulties in driving increasing the risk of a crash.  Dealers will inspect the seat harness and fasten the seat frame with a cable tie.  The harness covering will be repaired free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before March 9, 2009.  Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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Mazda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2009 Mazda 6.   They stated that the outer door handles may stick which may prevent the door from latching.   This situation may allow the door to open while the vehicle is in motion.

Driving the vehicle with the door unlatched could lead to an unbelted occupant being ejected and could result in death or injury.  Dealers will inspect the door handles and if necessary repair or replace the handles free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or about Febuary 13, 2009.  Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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Mazda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2009 B series trucks equipped with 2 wheel drive.  They stated that the front spindle stem may crack due to an improper manufacturing process of the spindle.

If a fracture of the spindle stem occurs, the wheel may seperate from the axle, which may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.  Dealers will inspect the front spindle and replace it if necessary free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin on or before Febuary 9th, 2009.  Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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Mazda has announced that they will be recalling certain models of the 2007 - 2008 Mazda 6’s with California emission specifications.  The metal fuel tanks on the affectded vehicles may have had the pvc protective coating on the outside of the fuel tank damaged during the assembly process which may result in reduced corrosion resistance.

This could lead to preforation of the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage.  Fuel linkage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.  Dealers will inspect the bottom surface of the fuel tank for damage to the protective coating and, if necessary, repair the coating or replace the fuel tank.  The recall is expected to begin on or about August 28, 2008.  Ownerds may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

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