NHTSA Complaint #11559875 — 2011 MAZDA MAZDA6

STEERING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11559875
Vehicle	2011 MAZDA MAZDA6
Component	STEERING
Date of Incident	December 12, 2023
Date Filed	December 13, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KS

Consumer Description

Turning onto a road, heard a loud thud from the front passenger corner. Car steering became highly erratic. Parked the car, noticed the front passenger wheel was crooked. Took it to the nearest shop and they said the crossmember was rusted completely through and snapped, causing the control arm to lose control. Found out there is a recall for the car model and year for this exact issue, but my car wasn't covered by it, so I did not receive notification of it, but it clearly affects this VIN as well.

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