Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
09E011000THULE, INC. E (Equipment)232304/17/2009MFRMAZDA MOTOR CORP04/02/200904/03/2009
Defect SummaryThule, inc. is recalling 2,323 owner-installed roof-mounted fit kits, models 3068 and 3069, manufactured between january 1, 2008 and february 28, 2009 that are used with thule podium foot packs, models 460 and 460r. these fit kits were sold as aftermarket equipment for use on the vehicles listed above. the bolt(s) used to secure the foot to the vehicle was manufactured to a hardness that may cause the bolt(s) to be brittle and potentially break under stress.
Consequence SummaryThis may result in the bolt(s) snapping off during use or without a load. the unsecured rack and load can then come loose while driving creating a potential road hazard, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryThule will mail a retro fit kit along with repair instructions to owners free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 13, 2009. owners may contact thule toll-free at 1-800-238-2388.
NotesThis recall only pertains to thule aftermarket roof mounted load carriers and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.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 .

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ONP-0301/01/200910028164Mazda: sirius satellite will perform over the air firmware upgrade on certain vehicles with sanyo audio & sirius satellite receiver. the satellite preset memories may be erased after the sirius receiver has completed receiving the new firm03/09/2009
ONP-0301/01/200910028084Mazda: audio preset reset method. it is possible that the satellite preset memories may be erased after the sirius receiver has completed receiving the new firmwave. csc letter was received. *pe03/02/2009

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
08/15/201240000
 Tl* the contact owns a 2009 mazda cx7. the contact stated that the air conditioner failed. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the air conditioner compressor clutch snapped off and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the failure and current mileage was 40,000.