Mazda Recalls 220 2009 B-Series Trucks Equipped With 2-Wheel Drive

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
MAZDA / B-SERIES TRUCK		2009
Manufacturer: MAZDA MOTOR CORP		Mfr’s Report Date: JAN 23, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V032000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 220

Summary: MAZDA IS RECALLING 220 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.

Remedy: 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.

Notes: MAZDA RECALL NO. 5109A. CUSTOMERS 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 .