NHTSA Complaint #11518399 — 2012 MAZDA MAZDA6

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11518399
Vehicle	2012 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	April 15, 2023
Date Filed	April 22, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SD

Consumer Description

I was driving down the road when my steering, suddenly and with out warning began pulling very hard to the right and the steering wheel began turning to the left. My car made loud noises when I tried to straighten out the steering wheel and when I tried to turn. Its also appeared to be rubbing on the inside of the wheel well. Further inspection revealed that the support where the control arm is connected to the frame had torn away from the frame due to oxidation. There is significant oxidation on the frame and there are large areas that no longer appear to be solid.

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