Feds probe braking problems in Mazda CX-9 - ConsumerAffairs
ConsumerAffairs' founder and former editor, Jim Hood formerly headed Associated Press Broadcast News, directing coverage of major news events worldwide. He also served as Senior Vice President of United Press International and was the founder and editor of Zapnews, a newswire service for radio and television. But in the case of the 2010-2011 CX-9s, reports indicate the problem is more sudden and is sometimes accompanied by a hissing sound during application of the brakes. "The pedal was 'hard' as if it was on the floor," said one consumer in a complaint filed with NHTSA. "Whenever I pressed on the pedal, I heard a hissing sound as if air was letting out of the tires. Another consumer reported her husband encountered similar problems: "He freaked out because he said he felt as if the car wasn't going to stop after pushing on the brakes. "Also, when applying all the pressure you could to the brakes, a loud hissing sound could be heard," she said. As in other cases, the dealer diagnosed brake booster failure and, like other dealers quoted by Mazda owners, told the consumer he was lucky he wasn't in a serious accident. The information on this Web site is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for competent legal advice. Source: www.consumeraffairs.com
