2009 models lead NHTSA's latest recalls, including Mazda6, Town & Country, Ranger
Mazda will call back some 29,000 examples of its slippery new Mazda6 sedan for a potential door handle fault that could cause them to open without warning. According to Automotive News, the outside handle can cause the door to open as a result of an "inconsistent dimension combination" between the bracket and the handle (read: they don't line up properly). The fix will involve replacing any/all door handles and/or brackets if they are found to be defective.
In other recall news:
- Chrysler will recall 13,000 Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans over the possibility that unused connectors for the blind-spot detection system can corrode, leading to a possible vehicle fire. Affected vehicles will have the unused connector sealed and a fuse replaced.
- Ford will recall some 11,000 units of their 2009 two-wheel drive Ranger pickups due to potentially faulty front wheel spindles. The spindles will be replaced at no cost to the owners.
- General Motors will recall 8,000 G6 cars from the 2005-2006 model years over a corroded connector that could cause issues with the brake lamps, cruise control, and gearshift. The fix? A bit of good old-fashioned lubricant to prevent rust.
- Ferrari will call back around 2,000 F430 Spyders to install a set of heat shields to protect some hydraulic hoses. As the story goes, the convertible top's hydraulic system may leak fluid, leading to smoking and burning.
[Source: Automotive News - subs. req.]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
HotRodzNKustoms 6:33PM (2/14/2009)
As far as the Ferrari is concerned. It's a Ferrari, it's supposed to do that.
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Poopy 7:01PM (2/14/2009)
Ferrari's may look cool, but I've seen way to many pictures of them sitting on the side of a normal city street while simultaneously on fire.
Even if I had the means, I would have to pass on it and consider a Porsche or some other vehicle.
Mobius_1 8:35PM (2/14/2009)
My F430 Spider's been just fine!
...in Test Drive Unlimited... lol...
Mazda FTW! 10:33AM (2/15/2009)
Mobius - Video games have recalls all the time. They are called patches lol
Shiftright 2:25PM (2/15/2009)
Poopy, you are talking out of your posterior. Modern Ferraris are impeccably finished and very reliable. All cars break down sooner or later. I have even seen Toyotas and Hondas (yes!) being towed.
turbo-quattro 6:44PM (2/14/2009)
"Mazda will call back some 29,000 examples of its slippery new Mazda6 sedan for a potential door handle fault that could cause them to open without warning."
I remember when I was like 4 years old my mom was driving me and a friend somewhere and my friend opened the door while we were driving. Scarred in my mind for like.
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David H. 6:58PM (2/14/2009)
Hearing about recall notices reminds me of how hard it must be to design safe cars. You never ever think twice about connectors in the auto-dimming rear-view mirror corroding from disuse over a 3 year period.That's why engineers make the big bucks.
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hans 11:32PM (2/14/2009)
except not...
its the salespeople and management whores who make the big bucks. engineers rarely do.
gearhead318 2:52PM (2/15/2009)
i saw a Mazda that looked exactly like that the other day, kinda fugly
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P.V. 8:32PM (2/14/2009)
Oh snap! I'd better tell my parents.
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Seminole 10:56PM (2/14/2009)
Yeah, I'm bet they won't like it when their Ferrari starts leaking fluid! ;-)
P.V. 10:39AM (2/15/2009)
@Seminole
LOL! FYI, they own a Mazda 6. My dad is somewhat averse to dedicated sports cars (owning one, at least).
Seminole 10:56PM (2/14/2009)
Doh!, "I bet"
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BGatot 9:17AM (2/15/2009)
So, the outside door handle can cause the door to open.
Umm, if the outside door handle _cannot_ cause the door to open, wouldn't that be a problem? Just wondering...
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Enok 12:14PM (2/15/2009)
That new Mazda looks a lot like a Camry. It's a sad day indeed when the Camry is considered worth imitating.
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ASEVENSEE4 1:40PM (2/15/2009)
Are you on crack? Looks NOTHING like a Camry, which looks like the 03-08 Mazda6 in the first place!
P.V. 12:55PM (2/15/2009)
a. The Atenza and the 6 are one and the same.
b. The Atenza name is only used in Japan (i.e. the Mazda 6 in Europe is the same as the Mazda Atenza in Japan).
c. I think they both look great.
d. Both versions are based on the Ford CD3 platform.
e. Perhaps you were thinking of the Mazda Axela (Mazda 3)?
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Tang 1:26PM (2/15/2009)
It's still the same car, so the same problem is there.
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Matt 2:00PM (2/15/2009)
I thought Ford quality (is there such a thing) was on par with Toyota?
Guess not...
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Shiftright 2:26PM (2/15/2009)
Right, Toyota never had any recalls right?