Mazda5 Power Steering Problems

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#19 of 20 Re: Power Steering Issue [coolmazda5] by xman2006mz5 Oct 10, 2009 (8:52 am)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Sep 25, 2009 6:06 pm) Well said coolmazda5. I must say, however, that a steering pump failure is a very harrowing experience. Especially since I had just driven through the Tennessee mountains the day b4, where a car can reach speeds of 80 mph going down hill without any accelerator depression. I do think Mazda should have notified owners to be on the lookout for any problems with the steering system. I can't say that I am a fan of this electric steering gizmo. Maybe an emergency back-up system would provide more safety. Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Oct 10, 2009 1:11 pm)
#20 of 20 Re: Power Steering Issue [xman2006mz5] by coolmazda5 Oct 10, 2009 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: xman2006mz5 (Oct 10, 2009 8:52 am) I hear you, sounds scary, regardless of TSB or not, that is why I'm baffled about the differences between TSBs and recalls. But now, I'm sure is not just a Mazda decision, it has to be influenced by the NHTSA. Just see the latest Toyota recall about the floor mats, to me that is a TSB but...

#19 of 20: Re: Power Steering Issue [coolmazda5] by xman2006mz5; Oct 10, 2009 (8:52 am)

Replying to: coolmazda5 (Sep 25, 2009 6:06 pm)

Well said coolmazda5. I must say, however, that a steering pump failure is a very harrowing experience. Especially since I had just driven through the Tennessee mountains the day b4, where a car can reach speeds of 80 mph going down hill without any accelerator depression. I do think Mazda should have notified owners to be on the lookout for any problems with the steering system. I can't say that I am a fan of this electric steering gizmo. Maybe an emergency back-up system would provide more safety.

coolmazda5 (Oct 10, 2009 1:11 pm)

#20 of 20: Re: Power Steering Issue [xman2006mz5] by coolmazda5; Oct 10, 2009 (1:11 pm)

Replying to: xman2006mz5 (Oct 10, 2009 8:52 am)

I hear you, sounds scary, regardless of TSB or not, that is why I'm baffled about the differences between TSBs and recalls.

But now, I'm sure is not just a Mazda decision, it has to be influenced by the NHTSA. Just see the latest Toyota recall about the floor mats, to me that is a TSB but...