This recall focuses on the van’s fuel pump, with NHTSA citing that water may not have been completely removed from the pump’s harness connector before vehicle assembly. Thus, the connector pin may corrode, causing the pin to break. If the harness connector breaks, this could lead to an inoperative fuel pump. The Mazda5′s engine could stall, and the inability to restart the engine increases the risk of a crash.
Approximately 16,200 of the Mazda minivans are effected by this problem, and the safety recall is expected to begin on or before December 11th. Dealers will inspect the fuel pump connector and replace the harness free of charge. For the full details, follow the jump to read NHTSA’s official statement.
Yes, boys and girls, it's available with a six-speed manual transmission. Really. Something for your left foot and right hand to do while driving. You get to choose your own shift points. Ain't freedom great?!
ReplyDeleteThe Mazda 5 is a natural move up from the zoom zoom Mazda 3. I love my 3, and I bet the 5 has as much zoom zoom with a six-speed manual. Certainly more fun to drive than the auto slush box - give the kids in row 3 some excitement in the twisties!
My dealer knows nothing about a possible Tribute replacement, as the Ford Escape gets the Kuga treatment. It would be sweet to see an Mazda Escape/Kuga/Tribute with a six-speed manual. I expect we are more likely to see Mazda drop the Tribute, in favor of the 5, and just offer the 2, 3, 5, 7, 9 combination.
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The Mazda 5 is a natural move up from the zoom zoom Mazda 3. I love my 3, and I bet the 5 has as much zoom zoom with a six-speed manual. Certainly more fun to drive than the auto slush box - give the kids in row 3 some excitement in the twisties!
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