NHTSA Complaint #10981255 — 2015 MAZDA MAZDA3 STEERING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10981255
Vehicle	2015 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 2, 2017
Date Filed	April 28, 2017
Mileage	20,600 miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NV

Consumer Description

DRIVING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE LEFT. CAR WENT OFF THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS. PART OF THE STEERING RACK AND PINION MAY HAVE CRACKED. WHEN LOOKING AT THE PART IT APPEARS TO HAVE AN OLD CRACK ALONG WITH A FRESH LOOKING BREAK.

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