NHTSA Complaint #11075508 — 2012 MAZDA MAZDA3

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11075508
Vehicle	2012 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	January 1, 2018
Date Filed	February 28, 2018
Mileage	52,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TOLD BY MAZDA TECHNICIAN THAT RIGHT REAR SWAY BAR LINK IS DEFECTIVE- FAILING, AND CAUSING A CLUNKING NOISE. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 54K MILES ON IT, NOTICED THE NOISE AROUND 52K MILES

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