Consumer Complaint Detail

MAZDA / MAZDA5 / 2006

Recalls
1 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006083697 Incident Date: Oct, 20 2006
Consumer's City: GURABO Consumer's State: PR
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Mazda Motor Corp.
Model Name: MAZDA5 Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Steering:hydraulic power assist system
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 1
Vehicle's VIN#: JM1CR193460 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Oct, 29 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: Feb, 24 2006
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 4 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 mph on dry road conditions, the power steering failed without warning, and the steering wheel was difficult to turn. the check engine light illuminated intermittently prior to the incident. this occurred on two occasions. the first time, the vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer who performed a diagnostic and determined that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. on 08/16/06, the stabilizer bar bushings were replaced. on 10/21/06, while making a right turn at 20 mph, the steering wheel locked up, and the vehicle went down an embankment. the contact sustained injuries to the back, arm and head. the contact expressed that the steering wheel became difficult to turn. the insurance company was contacted, and deemed the vehicle totaled. pictures and a police report were taken.*ak updated 11/17/06. *jb