NHTSA Complaint #10546391 — 2011 MAZDA MAZDA3

STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10546391
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	STRUCTURE:BODY
Date of Incident	September 25, 2013
Date Filed	October 1, 2013
Mileage	71,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

AFTER PARKING, I WAS UNABLE TO EXIT THE CAR. THE CABLE CONNECTING THE INSIDE DOOR HANDLE TO THE DOOR LATCH HAD SNAPPED. THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT CAR IS TO CLIMB OVER SEAT TO PASSENGER SIDE, OR ROLL DOWN WINDOW AND OPEN DOOR USING OUTSIDE HANDLE. THERE IS A SIMILAR ITEM I FOUND: NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: 10033728. *TR

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