NHTSA recall 09V-187 (09V187000)

electronic stability control (esc) recall reported May 29, 2009 - about 7,100 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 09V187000
Also written as: 09V-187
Manufacturer number: 5509E
Reported: May 29, 2009
Vehicles affected: ~7,100
Component: electronic stability control (esc)

What is being recalled

MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM". THE YAW RATE MEASURED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SINE WITH DWELL STEERING INPUT EXCEEDED THE TEST STANDARDS.

Why it is dangerous

IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE UNIT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 09V-187 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA3 - 2009

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