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20180820 0846 - Carolyn's car died - 04460832

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20180820 0846 - Carolyn's car died - 04460832

Carolyn's car died on the way to work, so she had it towed to the gas station by our house. They have wifi, so she was able to get some work done while waiting for it to be repaired.

Mazda Mazda3 2010 car, Pontiac Grand Am 1994 vehicle, tow truck.

Annandale, Virginia.

August 20, 2018.


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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE


Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured november 18, 2008, to june 8, 2013, 2012-2015 mazda5 vehicles manufactured october 26, 2010, to june 22, 2015, 2016 cx-3 vehicles manufactured june 1, 2015, to december 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 cx-5 vehicles manufactured december 15, 2011, to december 26, 2015.  On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

Consequence
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available.  Mazda will send interim notifications to owners beginning november 1, 2016 and will mail a second notice when remedy parts are available.  Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.  Mazda's number for this recall is 9916h.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE


Posted on: 2016-09-06
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 mazda3 and mazdaspeed3 vehicles manufactured november 18, 2008, to june 8, 2013, 2012-2015 mazda5 vehicles manufactured october 26, 2010, to june 22, 2015, 2016 cx-3 vehicles manufactured june 1, 2015, to december 26, 2015, and 2013-2016 cx-5 vehicles manufactured december 15, 2011, to december 26, 2015.  On the affected vehicles, the lift gate support struts may corrode, possibly causing the struts to break and/or the lift gate to drop unexpectedly.

Consequence
If the lift gate falls unexpectedly, it may hit the user, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action
Mazda dealers will replace the both lift gate supports, free of charge, however parts are not currently available.  The recall began april 2017.  Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.  Mazda's number for this recall is 9916h.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.