NHTSA Complaint #10265348 — 2009 MAZDA MAZDA5

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 4 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10265348
Vehicle	2009 MAZDA MAZDA5
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 12, 2009
Date Filed	April 14, 2009
Mileage	1,200 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	4
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

THE STEERING WHEEL STARTED TO UNCONTROLLABLE AND WOBBLING SUDDENLY WHILE DRIVING A FREEWAY AT 60MPH AND ENDED UP CAUSING THE CENTER DIVIDER CRASH. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED ONE MONTH AGO AS BRAND NEW CAR. THE POWER STEERING HAS BEEN DIFFICULT TO HANDLE AND FINALLY CAUSED THIS MAJOR ACCIDENT. THE CAR IS WAITING FOR INSPECTION FROM INSURANCE COMPANY AND THE DEALER REFUSED TO TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY. *TR

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