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2008 Mazda MAZDA3 5dr HB Man s Sport

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News - Crash Test Results

NHTSA Crash Test Results:
Frontal Crash Ratings:
Driver:
Passenger:
Side Crash Ratings:
Driver:
Rear Passenger:
Results based on a 35 MPH Frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and
Passenger belts and airbags.
NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:

Rebate
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Financing Incentive: 0.0%
Expiration Date: 07/31/2008
Recall
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
09E011000
Mfg`s Report Date:
MAR 31, 2009
Component:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Number Of Units Affected:
2323
Summary:
THULE, 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:
THIS 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.
Remedy:
THULE 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.
Notes:
Warranty
Basic:
3 Years/36,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
5 Years/60,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance:

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