NHTSA recall 07V-295 (07V295000)

engine and engine cooling recall reported July 10, 2007 - about 5,700 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 07V295000
Also written as: 07V-295
Manufacturer number: 4607F
Reported: July 10, 2007
Vehicles affected: ~5,700
Component: engine and engine cooling

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NO. 4 LEFT SIDE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN IF A SUDDEN RAPID ACCELERATION IS REPEATEDLY PERFORMED.

Why it is dangerous

IF THE VEHICLE IS CONTINUOUSLY DRIVEN UNDER SUCH CONDITION, THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT MAY LOOSEN AND PULL OUT OR BREAK, ALLOWING THE TRANSMISSION TO BE OUT OF POSITION. IN EXTREME CASES, THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY BECOME DETACHED. IF THIS OCCURS THE VEHICLE WILL LOSE POWER AND WILL COME TO A STOP, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT BOLT WITH A MODIFIED ONE, AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE NO. 4 ENGINE MOUNT RUBBER AND BRACKET WITH NEW ONES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON JULY 13, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500 .

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 07V-295 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDASPEED3 - 2007

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