Issue ID | 1365690 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10968198 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | MAZDA3 |
Model Year | 2016 |
File date | 17/03/17 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The clutch failed at 7000 miles. Dealer, hennessey mazda in atlanta suburbs, denies responsibility, will not honor warranty, attributes failure to driver misuse. Driver denies "'riding the clutch" and majority of use was highway travel. Dealer quoted repair cost at $1600, later reduced to $1126. Clutch failed at traffic light near residence. Driver was then unable to shift into first gear; car became disabled at traffic intersection. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 7000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PEACHTREE CITY, GA |
VIN pattern | 3MZBM1K70GMXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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