I HAVE A 2001 MAZDA MPV,BOUGHT IN 2001 FROM DEALER. NOW 5 YEARS LATER,ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 IN. IN FROM BALL JOINT,THAT PORTION OF CONTROL ARM IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF OR TEAR DUE TO CORROSION. THAT I WOULD SAY IS A VERY CHEAP DESIGN BY THEIR ENGINEERS OF MAZDA CORP. I WAS VERY, VERY,FORTUNATE…
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I HAVE A 2001 MAZDA MPV,BOUGHT IN 2001 FROM DEALER. NOW 5 YEARS LATER,ON THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER CONTROL ARM, APPROXIMATELY 2 TO 3 IN. IN FROM BALL JOINT,THAT PORTION OF CONTROL ARM IS ABOUT TO FALL OFF OR TEAR DUE TO CORROSION. THAT I WOULD SAY IS A VERY CHEAP DESIGN BY THEIR ENGINEERS OF MAZDA CORP. I WAS VERY, VERY,FORTUNATE THAT MY WIFE WAS DRIVING IT THE MORNING WHEN IT WAS NOTICED. I HAVE A LONG DRIVEWAY BEFORE WE GET OUT TO THE HIGHWAY! SHE HEARD A VERY DISTINCT GRINDING OF METAL AND STOPPED THE VEHICLE TO CHECK IT OUT!WHAT A SCARY SIGHT! I STRONGLY FEEL YOU FOLKS NEED TO CHECK THAT PART OF MAZDA'S MPV! I FEEL IT IS TO THIN OF METAL TO BE USED FOR THAT PART. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO CASTIRON????? THEY NEVER CORRODE. I HAVE NO WARRANTY LEFT ON AUTO. THE PART,THAT PART IS $324.00 PLUS LABOR. PLEASE HELP! ALOHA. *NM
NHTSA ODI #10159888
Mileage unknown · Feb 13, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING, THE STEERING WHEEL WILL PULL THE LEFT SIDE AND SOMETIME COULD NOT KEEP CONTROL OF IT, DEALER WAS CONTACTED. NLM
ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL, THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE BROKEN DUE TO INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH (GROUP 1). ALSO INCLUDED ARE CERTAIN 2000-2001 MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH CRUISE CONTROL BUILT BETWEEN MARCH 31, 1999 AND MARCH 31, 2001, THAT HAVE HAD THE CRUISE CONTROL REPAIRED AND POSSIBLY HAD A DEFECTIVE CABLE INSTALLED DURING THAT REPAIR (GROUP 2).
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BROKEN ACTUATOR CABLE MAY BE OUT OF POSITION AND COULD INTERFERE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ACCELERATOR CABLE, PREVENTING A DECREASE IN ENGINE SPEED WHILE DRIVING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR CABLE. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 1 BEGAN ON JULY 7, 2004. OWNER NOTIFICATION FOR VEHICLES INVOLVED IN GROUP 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME OF THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULES WERE NOT PROPERLY WELDED AND MAY NOT DEPLOY IN A COLLISION.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY PROTECTED IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER AIR BAG MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 4, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN MINI VANS WITHOUT ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DUE TO INAPPROPRIATE BRAKE PIPE LAYOUT, THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE WITH PARTIAL FAILURE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF PARTIAL FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM, THE STOPPING DISTANCE OF THE VEHICLE COULD INCREASE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL MODIFY THE BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 15, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500, OPTION #4.
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