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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 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM


Posted on: 2017-11-27
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2018 mazda3 vehicles, equipped with an incorrect exhaust valve spring.  The incorrect exhaust valve spring may fail while driving, potentially causing an engine stall.

Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the engines and replace any incorrect exhaust valve springs, free of charge.  The recall is expected to begin january 20, 2018.  Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500.  Mazda's number for this recall is 1717k.

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 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER


Posted on: 2019-04-07
Description
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain 2016-2018 mazda3 vehicles.  A defective windshield wiper relay may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative, reducing the driver's visibility.  

Consequence
Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front body control module with a new module which uses an improved wiper relay design, free of charge.  The recall began may 7, 2019.  Owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, option 4.  Mazda's number for this recall is 3219d.

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.