Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The No. 4 Left Side Engine Mount Bolt May Loosen If A Sudden Rapid Acceleration Is Repeatedly Performed.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
MAZDASPEED3
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
07V295000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If The Vehicle Is Continuously Driven Under Such Condition, The No. 4 Engine Mount Bolt May Loosen And Pull Out Or Break, Allowing The Transmission To Be Out Of Position. In Extreme Cases, The Drive Shaft May Become Detached. If This Occurs The Vehicle Will Lose Power And Will Come To A Stop, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The No. 4 Engine Mount Bolt With A Modified One, And, If Necessary, Replace The No. 4 Engine Mount Rubber And Bracket With New Ones Free Of Charge. The Recallbegan On July 13, 2007. Owners May Contact Mazda At 800-222-5500 .
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp
Start Of Manufacture
20060628
End Of Manufacture
20070519
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5700
Date Owners Notified
20070713
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20070710
Make Campaign Number
4607F