2011

9716H – Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Separation – 2007-2012 Mazda CX-7

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V593 Component(s): SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected: 190,102 Manufacturer: MazdaeBay North American Operations   SUMMARY: MazdaeBay North American Operations (MazdaeBay) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 MazdaeBay CX-7 vehicles manufactured February 14, 2006, to May 9, 2012. In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If … Read more

9416E – Takata Safety Recall Expansion – 2003-2011 Mazda

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NHTSA 16V354 SUMMARY: MazdaeBay North American Operations (MazdaeBay) is recalling certain model year 2004-2011 RX-8, 2004-2006 MPV, 2003-2008 Mazda6, and 2006-2007 Mazdaspeed6 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or … Read more

9516E – Takata Safety Recall Expansion – 2007-2009 Mazda

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NHTSA 16V356 SUMMARY: MazdaeBay North America Operations (MazdaeBay) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Mazda6, 2007-2011 CX-7 and CX-9 vehicles, originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or “Zone A.” Additionally, … Read more

15E045 – Aftermarket Front Wheel Bearings – 2001-2011 Mazda Tribute

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NHTSA 15E045 SUMMARY: The Timken Company (Timken) is recalling certain aftermarket front wheel bearings, part number 510072, sold from January 22, 2015, to May 21, 2015, to be used as service parts on 2001-2012 Ford Escape, 2001-2011 MazdaeBay Tribute, and 2005-2011 Mercury Mariner vehicles. The affected wheel bearings have incorrect dimensions of a 42mm bore, … Read more

Use GR8 Battery Charger when Reprogramming Modules – Mazda

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Whenever you are reprogramming a PCM or any other module, always use the GR8 Battery Charger in the Power Supply mode to prevent the battery from discharging.   Examples of modules that can be reprogrammed:     Approved J2534 Device [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B00YG4CZB8″ key=”small-light” locale=”US” tag=”vitalyscom-20″] [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B002YKCZF2″ key=”small-light” locale=”US” tag=”vitalyscom-20″] [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B006HV5N08″ … Read more