IllustrationENGINE MOUNT BOLT FAILED WHILE DRIVING ON A CITY STREET CAUSING THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO DROP ONTO AXEL. VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL FRONT AXEL WAS REPLACED AND THE ENGINE MOUNT BOLT WAS REPLACED.
2007 Mazda MAZDA3
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most MAZDA3 years
Owner complaints for the 2007 Mazda MAZDA3 are substantially higher than the model-year median of 108.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
270–25K
3325–50K
3250–75K
3475–100K
39100–150K
18150K+
183 reports with mileage · 39 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Steering. Review the 89 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Air Bags. Review the 36 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine. Review the 22 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
28 crash reports3 fire reports16 injury reports
Structure complaints
9 reportsTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PLASTIC RED TAIL LIGHT COVERING HAD MELTED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 87,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE AND INDICATED THAT THE JACK WAS DEFECTIVE. UPON CHANGING THE TIRE, THE METAL FRAME FRACTURED AS WELL AS THE ROCKER PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. A TIRE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE TIRE. THE MANUFA…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE DEFLATED. THE CONTACT CHANGED THE TIRE WITH A SPARE TIRE AND INDICATED THAT THE JACK WAS DEFECTIVE. UPON CHANGING THE TIRE, THE METAL FRAME FRACTURED AS WELL AS THE ROCKER PANEL WITHOUT WARNING. A TIRE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE TIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE VIN AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. MA 08/10/15 UPDATED 10/25/2017*CN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE PURGE VALVE. THE VALVE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ADDITIONAL FAILURES. THE FRONT END VIBRATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE D…
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 MAZDA 3. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START WHEN THE FUEL TANK WAS FILLED. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE PURGE VALVE. THE VALVE WAS REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ADDITIONAL FAILURES. THE FRONT END VIBRATED AND THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE DEALER PERFORMED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE ENGINE MOUNT WAS WORN, THE STRUTS LEAKED, AND THE EVAP SYSTEM FAILED. HOWEVER, THE VALVES WERE REPLACED. THE ENGINE MOUNT, STRUTS, AND EVAPORATING SYSTEM WERE NOT REPLACED. THE ROTOR ALSO WORE PREMATURELY AND COULD NOT BE RESURFACED. THE FRONT BUMPER CLIPS FAILED DUE TO DEFECTIVE PLASTIC. THE CLIPS WERE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V295000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
I WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP THAT AN INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC ENGINE MOUNT WAS CRACKING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I WAS JUST PAST MY CAR'S WARRANTY SO I DROVE ON IT SINCE THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE. ON NOVEMBER 8TH 2013 DURING A SERVICE I WAS TOLD THE INTEGRAL MOUNT WAS ABOUT TO BREAK AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. THEY SAID …
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I WAS NOTIFIED BY THE MAZDA DEALERSHIP THAT AN INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC ENGINE MOUNT WAS CRACKING AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I WAS JUST PAST MY CAR'S WARRANTY SO I DROVE ON IT SINCE THEY SAID IT WAS SAFE. ON NOVEMBER 8TH 2013 DURING A SERVICE I WAS TOLD THE INTEGRAL MOUNT WAS ABOUT TO BREAK AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. THEY SAID IF THE MOUNT HAD BROKEN WHILE DRIVING IT COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT, NOT TO MENTION DESTROY THE MOTOR. I HAD THEM REPLACE IT BUT HAD TO PAY OUT OF POCKET SINCE IT WAS PAST WARRANTY AND NOT A RECALL. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AND FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS OF THE SAME SERIES CAR AND WITHIN ADJACENT YEARS OF THE SAME MOTOR MOUNT CRACKING AND NEEDING REPLACEMENT UNDER 50,000 MILES. SOME COMPLAINED ABOUT HAVING TO REPLACE THE REPLACEMENT LATER AFTER PUTTING SOME MORE MILEAGE ON IT. THIS IS AN OBVIOUSLY INHERENTLY DEFECTIVE PART THAT SHOULD BE RECALLED. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS AND FORCE MAZDA TO RECALL THIS DEFECT AS IT IS A DANGER TO PUBLIC SAFETY IF ONE WERE TO BREAK WHILE DRIVING. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR TIME AND SERVICE. *TR
ON FEB 13, 09 I HAD THE ENGINE MOUNT ON MY MAZDA 3 HATCHBACK REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LEAKING. TODAY I WAS INFORMED BY THE MAZDA TECHNICIAN THAT THE SAME ENGINE MOUNT WAS LEAKING AGAIN AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. HIS COMMENT WAS THAT THE ENGINE WAS TOO HEAVY AND SPEED VIBRATION CAUSES THE MOUNT TO FAIL. *TR
I HAVE BEEN GETTING MY CAR REGULARLY MAINTENANCED (AND TIRED ROTATED AND BALANCED) EVERY SIX MONTHS AND I HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS TO PROVE THIS. DATES AS FOLLOWS: NOVEMBER 14, 2007, MARCH 6, 2008, AUGUST 25, 2008, APRIL 9, 2009 AND SEPT 4, 2009. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TIRES WERE 'CUPPLING' AND THAT I NEED ALL 4 TIRES NOW AS WELL …
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I HAVE BEEN GETTING MY CAR REGULARLY MAINTENANCED (AND TIRED ROTATED AND BALANCED) EVERY SIX MONTHS AND I HAVE ALL THE RECEIPTS TO PROVE THIS. DATES AS FOLLOWS: NOVEMBER 14, 2007, MARCH 6, 2008, AUGUST 25, 2008, APRIL 9, 2009 AND SEPT 4, 2009. I WAS INFORMED THAT MY TIRES WERE 'CUPPLING' AND THAT I NEED ALL 4 TIRES NOW AS WELL AS A 4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THERE ARE TOYO TIRES AND I HAVE ONE 34,000 MILES ON THEM. I WAS HEARING RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE CONSOLE, DASHBOARD AND PASSENGER SIDE DOOR WHILE I DRIVE. I WAS TOLD IT WAS WIRES LOSE AND THEY FIXED IT....BUT IN FACT THEY DID NOT. I HAVE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE POWER-TRAIN (REFLASHING) AND BATTERY DIED BEFORE THE CAR WAS EVEN 6 MONTHS OLD. THEY CHANGED THE BATTERY AND SUPPOSELY FIXED THE POWER TRAIN. *TR
I HAVE A COMPLAINT THAT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS TO OTHERS. I KNOW TO CHECK MY BLIND SPOT, BUT EVEN WHEN YOU TURN TO LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER (EITHER WAY), THE BACK PANEL BETWEEN THE BACK GLASS AND THE DOOR IS IN THE WAY. I HAVE AT LEAST 3 TIMES NOW, ALMOST SWITCHED LANES INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WASN'T VISIBLE. I LOOKED…
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I HAVE A COMPLAINT THAT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS TO OTHERS. I KNOW TO CHECK MY BLIND SPOT, BUT EVEN WHEN YOU TURN TO LOOK OVER YOUR SHOULDER (EITHER WAY), THE BACK PANEL BETWEEN THE BACK GLASS AND THE DOOR IS IN THE WAY. I HAVE AT LEAST 3 TIMES NOW, ALMOST SWITCHED LANES INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WASN'T VISIBLE. I LOOKED IN THE SIDE AND REARVIEW MIRRORS, AS WELL, BUT I NEVER SAW THE OTHER VEHICLE. A FRIEND OF MINE, AS WELL AS OTHER 3 OWNERS, ALSO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THEIR MAZDA 3. *TR
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 MAZDA3. THE AIR CONDITIONING VENT ABOVE THE PEDALS IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO WHERE ONE'S FOOT WILL GET CAUGHT ON IT WHEN TRYING TO MOVE ONE'S FOOT BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. THIS CREATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHERE THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES BECAUSE HIS FOOT IS CAUGHT O…
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I RECENTLY PURCHASED A 2007 MAZDA3. THE AIR CONDITIONING VENT ABOVE THE PEDALS IS CLOSE ENOUGH TO WHERE ONE'S FOOT WILL GET CAUGHT ON IT WHEN TRYING TO MOVE ONE'S FOOT BETWEEN THE BRAKE AND GAS PEDALS. THIS CREATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION WHERE THE DRIVER MAY BE UNABLE TO APPLY THE BRAKES BECAUSE HIS FOOT IS CAUGHT ON THE AIR VENT. *NM
Official recalls
221V494000 · Air Bags:frontal
Jul 1, 2021
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Mazda3 vehicles. During air bag deployment, the plastic emblem on the steering wheel air bag module cover may shatter, and project plastic fragments into the vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Plastic fragments can hit occupants during air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag module cover, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed between August 28, 2021 and October 28, 2021. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 Option 4. Mazda's number for this recall is 4921G.
10V374000 · Steering:electric Power Assist System
Aug 12, 2010
MAZDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 MAZDA3 AND MAZDA5 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 2, 2007 THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2008. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: POWER STEERING ASSIST IS SUDDENLY LOST REDUCING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE AS TYPICALLY EXPECTED, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: MAZDA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND LINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER AT 1-800-222-5500.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1PE10021 · Loss Of Electric Power Steering Assist
Opened Jun 28, 2010 · Closed Nov 29, 2010
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Steering; Steering:electric Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid; Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Additional source detail variants (6)
Steering:electric Power Assist System
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:power Steering Fluid
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:pump
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering:hydraulic Power Assist System
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.
Steering
The subject vehicles have electro-hydraulic power assist steering (EHPAS).The complaint counts shown above alleged a loss of power steering assist in the subject vehicles.Usually, but not always, the loss is accompanied by the simultaneous lighting of an indicator light on the dash.The complaints include 14 alleged crashes involving 6 injuries.On Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles manufactured from April 2, 2007 through November 30, 2008, rust may have formed inside the EPAS high-pressure pipe during manufacture due to improper processing.If the rust is present it may damage the power steering pump bearings leading to an increased load on the electric motor; this results in an elevated operating temperature for the EPAS system.To prevent excessive overheating of the system, which could potentially cause permanent damage, afailsafe mode which de-powers the electric pump is implemented.This causes a loss of power assist making it more difficult to steer the vehicle, especially at lower vehicle speeds.Once the failsafe is implemented the EPAS system will remain disabled until the ignition is turned off.However EPAS will be re-enabled if the operating temperature is reduced (i.e., within an acceptable range) on a subsequent drive cycle.On August 8, 2010 Mazda submitted a Part 573 defect information report initiating Safety Recall 10V-374 to remedy the subject vehicles.The report, which contains additional details on the remedy repair, is available at http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/recalls/.ODI notes that the affected population shown in that report includes approximately 8,000 vehicles Mazda repaired prior to initiating the recall.