NHTSA Complaint #11480391 — 2018 MAZDA CX-5 POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11480391
Vehicle	2018 MAZDA CX-5
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	August 11, 2022
Date Filed	August 21, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

Vehicle was brought to dealership for a fuel pump safety recall. I was advised that the belt tightener was leaking and was in urgent need of replacement. Failure of the belt tightener would result in drive train belts loosening with an impact on operation of the vehicle. The car is 4 years old and has less than 12,000 miles on it. Belt tighteners are normally designed to last 75,000+ miles, suggesting a possible defect in this case.

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