Vehicle recall 09V187000 · May 29, 2009
2009 Mazda Mazda3
The yaw rate measured after completion of the sine with dwell steering input exceeded the test standards.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Mazda is recalling 7,100 my 2009 MAZDA3 vehicles equipped with dynamic stability control for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 126, "electronic stability control system". The yaw rate measured after completion of the sine with dwell steering input exceeded the test standards.
- Consequence
- Improper operation of the electronic stability control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and have the unit replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 14, 2009. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.
- Notes
- Mazda recall no. 5509E.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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V187000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 2009
- Filed by
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Manufacturer campaign
- 5509E
- Owner notification
- July 14, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electronic stability control (ESC)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Mazda3 (2009): 2009
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