Large Recall NHTSA · 10V374000 Reported August 12, 2010

Loss of power steering assist

Mazda Motor Corp. · Steering · 215,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V374000
Manufacturer Campaign
6010H
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
215,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 12, 2010

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference recall ID 10V374000 or campaign 6010H.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V374000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 10V374000?

NHTSA recall 10V374000 was issued by Mazda Motor Corp. on August 12, 2010. It addresses: Loss of power steering assist. The recall affects approximately 215,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda Motor Corp. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 10V374000 or the manufacturer campaign number 6010H. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.