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| 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 |
