Mazda5 Suspension

Replying to: nissmazlover (Feb 23, 2006 11:13 am)

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• trishr1 (Mar 14, 2007 7:25 pm)
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Replying to: fav (Mar 14, 2007 4:12 pm)

Not sure if you are in the lower half of North America or upper half? It would help to know if the service bulletin is from USA or Canada.
I know there is a Transport Canada recall on the "frozen door locks/handles" and an obvious safety hazard if doors can fly open.
Sure hope you get a solution.
The cold weather is back here for a short period (I hope) and I keep hoping the crunching is just from ice on the roads (wishful thinking)

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Replying to: fav (Mar 15, 2007 3:33 pm)

"the dealership that mentioned there was a service bulletin is Probart Mazda in London ON Canada"
This is interesting - they didn't happen to quote the TSB number did they? Is your VIN within the range that will be listed on the TSB?
I will have to check with my other car mechanic and see if he received the TSB and see if it is in fact a Canadian issued TSB? or the old USA (North American TSB # 02-007/06 - my memory may have faded on the number but I'm pretty sure that is it.
Can hardly wait to hear on your next post.

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Replying to: trishr1 (Mar 15, 2007 3:47 pm)

We have been having the crunching noise for ever. We were told it was ice and maybe we went off the road. Can you believe it?
YES I can believe it and I think it is deplorable conduct especially since the problem has been present since late 2005.
 
Finally, they discovered a bushing problem and they have ordered them. The service guy said there was a recall. Why weren't we advised?
THERE has been no recall that Transport Canada web site has posted. Not that they issue recalls, but post them.
There was a US TSB 02-007/06 but doubtful that Canadian vehicles fall into the currently listed VINs.
  
As we wait for the parts to come in, we have noticed not only the noise problem, but the swaying of the back end of the vehicle when going over a small bump. This is dangerous. I called them and left a message.
 
I ALSO have had left rear sway, but unless it causes you to lose control, it apparently is likely not a safety issue, though your vehicle may have a more serious issue. Can contact Transport Canada (Defects and Recalls).
  
My next step is a letter. YOU COULD email Mazda Canada.
 
 Other things also happening include outsise paneling coming loose from the snaps, and the plastic fog light inserts (don't know what they are called) have popped out twice now.
YES I had that problem - plastic clips left rear wheel well popped open, separation areas of the rear bumper form body - repaired at my expense.
  
Another major problem is the engine seems to hick-up sometimes when we accelerate.
I KNOW what you are referring to - had that as well. Mentioned on this or other forums.
  
Do we have a lemon? I HOPE not but we do have a Ford product. Might want to check out the web site below though you must exhaust all recommended actions described in your owners manual first.
 
http://www.camvap.ca/index.htm
 
Keep us posted on what happens post "fix ?".
I am expecting to take my car in soon for the "parts" control arm maybe other parts. We will see.

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