NHTSA Complaint #11109514 — 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3
SERVICE BRAKES issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11109514 |
| Vehicle | 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 190,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MO |
Consumer Description
THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TOO FAR BEFORE ENGAGING. I'VE HAD THE BRAKE FLUID REPLACED AND AFTER ABOUT 6 MONTHS, THE PROBLEM HAS OCCURED AGAIN. THE RESEARCH THAT I HAVE DONE SHOWS THAT IT IS A PROBLEM WITH THE ABS ACTUATOR. THERE'S APPEARS TO BE A FAULT THAT ALLOWS PRESSURE TO BLEED PAST THE VALVES IN THE ACTUATOR. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS STOPPING DISTANCE IS AFFECTED. THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL.
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