Mazda is recalling 7,100 Mazda3 2009 models for stability software concern. According to NHTSA, Mazda 3 models equipped with Dynamic Stability Control is not in compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. NHTSA added that the problem is that “the yaw rate measured after completion of the sine with dwell steering input exceeded the test standards.”

If you own a 2009 Mazda3, find some time to visit your dealer. Mazda dealers will inspect and replace the unit for free. Mazda hasn’t yet released an owner notification schedule, but owners can contact the manufacturer at 1-800-222-5500 to know if your model is affected by the recall.

Source: NHTSA

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The much-anticipated 2010 Mazda 3 makes its debut at LA Auto Show. This newest edition of the company’s best-selling car will be on sale in the first quarter of 2009. The all-new Mazda is produced in line with the company’s Sustainable Zoom-Zoom philosophy of engineering vehicles that are fun to drive, satisfying to own and environmentally responsible.

PRESS RELEASE

[Source:Mazda]

“The popular MAZDA3 - the company’s best-selling vehicle worldwide - arrives as a fully reengineered, completely redesigned, second-generation compact sedan providing:

• A richer looking, more dynamic exterior design

• Added driving enjoyment with improved performance in all areas

• Progressive environmental and safety features

• A higher level of standard and optional equipment

• A level of sophistication above that available from any other car in the segment

The new MAZDA3 is perfectly positioned for the rapidly changing auto market. It offers a mix of quality, styling, power, dynamics and fit and finish that hits the bulls-eye for today’s customers. In typical Mazda fashion, MAZDA3 will offer standard and optional equipment simply not found on other cars in this class - exactly what buyers looking for more value and less bulk want.
This 2010 edition stands on tall shoulders: the first-generation MAZDA3 earned 90 major awards from expert critics and achieved a 1.8-million sales volume during its five years serving customers all over the world. One in three Mazdas sold is a MAZDA3. Even at the end of its build life, the first-generation MAZDA3 continued to earn accolades as a leading consumer magazine recently named this car as one of the most reliable compact sedans money can buy.”

Mazda full line-up for 2009 will also be on display at the auto show. This includes the all-new Mazda6 sports sedan, CX-9, CX-7, Mazda Tribute, Tribute HEV, Mazda 5, RX-8, and MX-5 Miata.

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