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This just in.... NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E011000 Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MAZDA / CX-7 2007-2009 MAZDA / CX-9 2007-2009 MAZDA / MAZDA3 2004-2009 MAZDA / MAZDA5 2006-2009 MAZDA / MAZDA6 2003-2009 SUBARU / FORESTER 2009 SUBARU / IMPREZA 2008-2009 SUBARU / IMPREZA STI 2008-2009 SUBARU / IMPREZA WRX 2008-2009 SUBARU / OUTBACK SPORT 2008-2009 Equipment Brand Name / Part No. or Model No.: Production Dates: THULE / 3068 JAN 01, 2008 - FEB 28, 2009 THULE / 3069 JAN 01, 2008 - FEB 28, 2009 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09E011000 Summary: THULE, INC. IS RECALLING 2,323 OWNER-INSTALLED ROOF-MOUNTED FIT KITS, MODELS 3068 AND 3069, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2008 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2009 THAT ARE USED WITH THULE PODIUM FOOT PACKS, MODELS 460 AND 460R. THESE FIT KITS WERE SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE BOLT(S) USED TO SECURE THE FOOT TO THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED TO A HARDNESS THAT MAY CAUSE THE BOLT(S) TO BE BRITTLE AND POTENTIALLY BREAK UNDER STRESS. Consequence: THIS MAY RESULT IN THE BOLT(S) SNAPPING OFF DURING USE OR WITHOUT A LOAD. THE UNSECURED RACK AND LOAD CAN THEN COME LOOSE WHILE DRIVING CREATING A POTENTIAL ROAD HAZARD, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Remedy: THULE WILL MAIL A RETRO FIT KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS TO OWNERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE APRIL 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THULE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-238-2388. Notes: THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO THULE AFTERMARKET ROOF MOUNTED LOAD CARRIERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV |
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Has anyone done this ? I got a quate of around $1400, is that about right?
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Replying to: jwunder (Jul 28, 2009 4:27 am) In 05 mazda did not have a leather option. A dealer in Alhambra CA had a deal with an outside business to put leather in a 5 and they had an example on the floor. They were charging 1100 extra for that model. |
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Replying to: jwunder (Jul 28, 2009 4:27 am) |
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I have a CX-7 and going to have a 5. I got a Yakima rack for the CX-7 (with the thought I will transfer it to the 5) and I absolutely hate it. It's pretty hard to get the measurements done to a tee. If you don't, the rack is either loose or you end up with dents in the car (which I did  ). I have two Raptor bike carriers on it. The mobile part of it, that lifts up to grab the bike frame, is hinged with a rivet, which gained a little free play in half a year. In every turn (of the car) I hear "bang-bang" from the roof, because the bike leans a bit left to right and back. Of course there are different towers that lock into the car's rail system, but they were not available when I bought it. The square profile of the Thule is a disfiguration on the 5. The premium one looks awesome, though. I am considering throwing the 500 I paid for the Yakima out the window and buying the silver Thule.
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Don't want to pay the price for the oem foglights - anyone had experience with adding aftermarket foglights? There is a ebay foglight kit for M5 kit that's about $60, there are various Hella foglights from $40-$600 - anyone have these installed? thanks
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Replying to: vicenac (Jul 29, 2009 10:13 am) David |
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| I picked up my new Mazda5 and ordered the rear bumper step plate. The Parts Dept has told me that it is on "Quality Hold" or something like that with no information as to when or if it will be available. Has anyone had any problems with their step plate -- coming loose, cracking, whatever? | |
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Replying to: pi_man (Aug 21, 2009 12:38 pm) Maybe they've got a bad batch from the manufacturer. BTW: congrats on the purchase. I live in South CA and I cannot find a GT with my specs. Sand inside, not black outside and no nav, dvd or sat. Fantastic! Usualy dealers stumble over each other trying to sell a car, and look at me....
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Replying to: vicenac (Aug 21, 2009 3:42 pm) |
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