# 1996 MAZDA 626 — STEERING:RACK AND PINION
> NHTSA complaint `180318` · 1999-10-26 · Mazda Motor Corp.
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** MAZDA
- **Model:** 626
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Mazda Motor Corp.
- **Component:** STEERING:RACK AND PINION
- **Speed:** 50 mph
## Narrative
AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSPECTED THE CAR AND STATED:INSPECT CAR AT BODY SHOP AND FOUND A BROKEN SHAFT IN THE RACK AND PINION UNIT.  THE CAR HAS NO DIRECT IMPACT TO ANY COMPONENTS RELATED TO THE STEERING FAILURE. THE SHAFT FAILED DUE TO A DEFECTIVE PART.THE BODY SHOP EMPLOYEE STATED: THE RACK AND PINION FELL APART CAUSING THE ACCIDENT TO OCCUR.
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