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2015 MAZDA MAZDA3 — STEERING

crash1 injured · 1374210 · 2017-04-28

Vehicle

Make
MAZDA
Model
MAZDA3
Year
2015
Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Component
STEERING
Miles at failure
20,600
Speed
65 mph

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
1
Fire
No
Crash
Yes
Police report
Yes
Medical attention
Yes
Vehicle towed
Yes

Narrative

DRIVING ON A TWO LANE HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH WHEN THE CAR SUDDENLY PULLED TO THE LEFT. CAR WENT OFF THE HIGHWAY RESULTING IN A TOTAL LOSS. PART OF THE STEERING RACK AND PINION MAY HAVE CRACKED. WHEN LOOKING AT THE PART IT APPEARS TO HAVE AN OLD CRACK ALONG WITH A FRESH LOOKING BREAK.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10981255
Machine
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