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Mazda Safety Ratings

2009 Mazda Safety Test Ratings
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Mazda Vehicle	Front Star Rating		Side Star Rating		Rollover Resistance Rating
Mazda Vehicle	Driver	Passenger	Front Seat	Rear Seat	Rollover Resistance Rating
Mazda B-Series Extended Cab				Not Tested
Mazda B-Series 2-DR.				Not Tested
Mazda CX-7 4-DR. w/SAB
Mazda CX-9 4-DR.w/SAB
Mazda MX-5/Miata Convertible w/SAB	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested	Not Tested
Mazda3 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB			Not Tested	Not Tested
Mazda3 4-DR. w/SAB			Not Tested	Not Tested
Mazda5 5-DR. Hatchback w/SAB
Mazda6 4-DR. w/SAB
Mazda RX-8 2-DR. w/SAB
Mazda Tribute 4-DR. w/SAB
Mazda Tribute Hybrid 4-DR. w/SAB

Service Bulletins for 2009 Mazda

2009 MAZDA CX-7

Bulletin Number: ONP-03

MAZDA: SIRIUS SATELLITE WILL PERFORM OVER THE AIR FIRMWARE UPGRADE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH SANYO AUDIO & SIRIUS SATELLITE RECEIVER. THE SATELLITE PRESET MEMORIES MAY BE ERASED AFTER THE SIRIUS RECEIVER HAS COMPLETED RECEIVING THE NEW FIRM

Bulletin Number: ONP-03

MAZDA: AUDIO PRESET RESET METHOD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SATELLITE PRESET MEMORIES MAY BE ERASED AFTER THE SIRIUS RECEIVER HAS COMPLETED RECEIVING THE NEW FIRMWAVE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-01-007-09

MAZDA: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONCERN OF UNSTABLE IDLING OR, IN SOME RARE CASES, STALLING, JUST AFTER THE VEHICLE STOPS WITH NO DTCS DETECTED. PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE ACCUMULATION OF CARBON DEPOSITS INSIDE THE THROTTLE BODY CAUSING AIR FLOW

2009 MAZDA CX-9

Bulletin Number: ONP-03

MAZDA: AUDIO PRESET RESET METHOD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SATELLITE PRESET MEMORIES MAY BE ERASED AFTER THE SIRIUS RECEIVER HAS COMPLETED RECEIVING THE NEW FIRMWAVE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Bulletin Number: TSB-08-004-08

MAZDA: AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATES AND DTC B2290 IS SET WITHOUT ANY OF THE LISTED POSSIBLE CAUSE ITEMS PRESENT AS SHOWN IN MS3 OR WORK-SHOP MANUAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION FOR B2290. *PE

2009 MAZDA MAZDA3

Bulletin Number: MC-5509E

MAZDA: STOP DELIVERY/HOLD ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DSC (DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL) DUE TO FMVSS COMPLIANCE RECALL 5509E. *PE

Bulletin Number: ONP-03

MAZDA: AUDIO PRESET RESET METHOD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SATELLITE PRESET MEMORIES MAY BE ERASED AFTER THE SIRIUS RECEIVER HAS COMPLETED RECEIVING THE NEW FIRMWAVE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-01-007-09

Bulletin Number: SB-01-012-09

MAZDA: MIL COMES ON WITH P2004/CHECK VALVE STUCK OPEN. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN MIL THAT COMES ON WITH DTC P2004 (VARIABLE TUMBLE SHUTTER VALVE STUCK OPEN). THE CAUSE MAY BE THE CHECK VALVE IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM CHAMBER BEING

Bulletin Number: SB-01-012-09

2009 MAZDA MAZDA5

Bulletin Number: SB-01-007-09

Bulletin Number: SB-01-012-09

2009 MAZDA MAZDA6

Bulletin Number: 07-005-08

MAZDA: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR RELAY TERMINAL INSPECTION. 2009 MAZDA6 VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 8, 2008. BLOWER MOTOR RELAY TERMINALS THAT ARE NOT LOCKED IN PLACE AND MAY CAUSE A THERMAL DEFORMATION TO THE FUSE BOX HOUSING. *PE

Bulletin Number: 07-005-08

Bulletin Number: MSP-18

MAZDA: VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR RELAY TERMINALS ON THE ENGINE FUSE BOX. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CAMPAIGN IS TO INSPECT AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE TERMINALS IF NEEDED. *PE

Bulletin Number: MSP-18

MAZDA: VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR RELAY TERMINALS ON THE ENGINE FUSE BOX. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CAMPAIGN IS TO INSPECT AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE TERMINALS IF NEEDED. *PE

Bulletin Number: MSP-18

MAZDA: VEHICLES MAY HAVE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED HVAC BLOWER MOTOR RELAY TERMINALS ON THE ENGINE FUSE BOX. THE PURPOSE OF THIS CAMPAIGN IS TO INSPECT AND PROPERLY INSTALL THE TERMINALS IF NEEDED. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-01-007-09

Bulletin Number: SB-06-038-08

MAZDA VEHICLES: MAZDA SERVICE PROGRAM (MSP20)-GLOVE BOX STOPPER OVER TRAVEL MAY EXPERIENCE A GLOVE BOX CONCERN IN HIGH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AND HEAVY LOAD CONDITION THAT RESULTS IN STOPPER OVER TRAVEL. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-08-001-09

MAZDA: AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT FLASHING. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY COATING ON THE TERMINALS ALLOWING OXIDATION. THE NEW TERMINALS HAVE A THIN COATING TO PREVENT OXIDATION. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-08-001-09

MAZDA: AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT FLASHING. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY COATING ON THE TERMINALS ALLOWING OXIDATION. THE NEW TERMINALS HAVE A THIN COATING TO PREVENT OXIDATION. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-08-001-09

MAZDA: AIR BAG SYSTEM WARNING LIGHT FLASHING. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY COATING ON THE TERMINALS ALLOWING OXIDATION. THE NEW TERMINALS HAVE A THIN COATING TO PREVENT OXIDATION. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-09-037-08

MAZDA VEHICLES: MAZDA SERVICE PROGRAM (MSP19)-WIND NOISE FROM DRIVER SIDE DOOR SASH/B PILLAR AREA. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY SASH OR WINDOW CHANNEL BEING BUILT OUT OF SPECIFICATION. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-09-037-08

MAZDA VEHICLES: MAZDA SERVICE PROGRAM (MSP19)-WIND NOISE FROM DRIVER SIDE DOOR SASH/B PILLAR AREA. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY SASH OR WINDOW CHANNEL BEING BUILT OUT OF SPECIFICATION. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-09-039-08

MAZDA: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTO WIPERS AND HEADLAMPS AND PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORY HOMELINK/COMPASS MIRROR, MAY HAVE A CONCERN CAUSING THE AUTO FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-09-039-08

MAZDA: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTO WIPERS AND HEADLAMPS AND PORT INSTALLED ACCESSORY HOMELINK/COMPASS MIRROR, MAY HAVE A CONCERN CAUSING THE AUTO FUNCTIONS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. *PE

2009 MAZDA MX-5

Bulletin Number: SB-09-021-09

MAZDA: WATER ACCUMULATION IN FOOTWELL/PLUGGED SOFT TOP DRAINS. SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE FOLDING SOFT TOP MAY EXPERIENCE WATER ACCUMULATION IN THE FOOT WELLS DUE TO THE SOFT TOP DRAINS BECOMING CLOGGED WITH LEAVES AND OTHER DEBRIS.

Bulletin Number: SB-09-021-09

2009 MAZDA RX-8

Bulletin Number: ONP-03

MAZDA: AUDIO PRESET RESET METHOD. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SATELLITE PRESET MEMORIES MAY BE ERASED AFTER THE SIRIUS RECEIVER HAS COMPLETED RECEIVING THE NEW FIRMWAVE. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE

Bulletin Number: 04-003-09

MAZDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING OR RUBBING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND/OR EXHIBIT ABS WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATION. *PE

Bulletin Number: SB-05-006-09

MAZDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A NO C RANK CONDITION AND/OR DTCS P0706, P0707 OR P1702. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE OUTPUT SHAFT SPEED (OSS) SENSOR WIRE BEING PINCHED BETWEEN THE MAIN CONTROL AND TRANSMISSION CASE, OR AN INTERMITTENTLY SHOR

2009 MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID

Bulletin Number: 04-003-09

MAZDA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLICKING OR RUBBING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND/OR EXHIBIT ABS WARNING LIGHT ACTIVATION. *PE

Recalls for 2009 Mazda

2009 MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK

NHTSA Campaign ID:

09V032000

Component:

SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

Manufacturer:

MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Manufacture Dates:

08/22/2008 - 10/13/2008

Potential Units Affected:

220

Defect Description:

MAZDA IS RECALLING 220 MY 2009 B-SERIES TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE. THE FRONT SPINDLE STEM MAY CRACK DUE TO AN IMPROPER MANUFACTURING PROCESS OF THE SPINDLE.

Consequence:

IF A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE STEM OCCURS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT SPINDLE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 9, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 800-222-5500.

2009 MAZDA CX9

NHTSA Campaign ID:

09V066000

Component:

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

Manufacturer:

MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Manufacture Dates:

10/24/2006 - 01/19/2009

Potential Units Affected:

30600

Defect Description:

MAZDA IS RECALLING 30,600 MY 2007-2009 CX9 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH POWER ADJUSTABLE SEAT WITH POSITION MEMORY FUNCTION. THE SEAT HARNESS ROUTED UNDERNEATH THE SEAT CUSHION MAY INTERFERE WITH THE FRONT COVER BRACKET WHICH IS ATTACHED ON THE FRONT SIDE OF THE SEAT CUSHION. DUE TO THIS THE COVERING OF THE SEAT HARNESS MAY BE DAMAGED, THE CORE WIRE OF THE HARNESS MAY TOUCH WITH THE BRACKET AND RESULT IN SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence:

DRIVERS WILL EXPERIENCE CERTAIN FUNCTIONS THAT ARE UNCONTROLLABLE WHICH WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DIFFICULTIES IN DRIVING INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT HARNESS AND FASTEN THE SEAT FRAME WITH A CABLE TIE. THE HARNESS COVERING WILL BE REPAIR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE MARCH 16, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

2009 MAZDA MAZDA3

NHTSA Campaign ID:

09V187000

Component:

ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Manufacturer:

MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Manufacture Dates:

07/01/2008 - 11/24/2008

Potential Units Affected:

7100

Defect Description:

MAZDA IS RECALLING 7,100 MY 2009 MAZDA3 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DYNAMIC STABILITY CONTROL FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 126, "ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEM". THE YAW RATE MEASURED AFTER COMPLETION OF THE SINE WITH DWELL STEERING INPUT EXCEEDED THE TEST STANDARDS.

Consequence:

IMPROPER OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND HAVE THE UNIT REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JULY 14, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.

2009 MAZDA MAZDA6

NHTSA Campaign ID:

09V043000

Component:

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Manufacturer:

MAZDA MOTOR CORP

Manufacture Dates:

04/08/2008 - 11/07/2008

Potential Units Affected:

29000

Defect Description:

MAZDA IS RECALLING 29,000 MY 2009 MAZDA6. THE OUTER DOOR HANDLES MAY STICK WHICH MAY PREVENT THE DOOR FROM LATCHING. THIS SITUATION MAY ALLOW THE DOOR TO OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Consequence:

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH THE DOOR UNLATCHED COULD LEAD TO AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT BEING EJECTED AND COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR INJURY.

Action to take:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DOOR HANDLES AND IF NECESSARY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE HANDLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.


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