NHTSA Complaint #10346819 — 2007 MAZDA MAZDA5 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10346819
Vehicle	2007 MAZDA MAZDA5
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	July 19, 2010
Date Filed	August 2, 2010
Mileage	80,000 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TN

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2007 MAZDA 5. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE LANES WHILE DRIVING AT 77 MPH WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME UNRESPONSIVE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE PROCEEDED OFF THE ROADWAY. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO SEVERAL TREES BEFORE STOPPING. A CHILD PASSENGER WAS SEVERELY INJURED AND TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL VIA AMBULANCE. A POLICE REPORT WAS AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO A STORAGE LOT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000. UPDATED 08/19/10 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED SHE LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SHE HIT A BUMP IN THE ROAD. UPDATED 08/23/10

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