Wheels/Tires - Steering Shimmy/Shake At 50-80 MPH

Bulletin No: 02-006/12

Last Issued: 10/24/2012

Subject:
STEERING SHIMMY OR SHAKE AT 50 - 80 MPH

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS

2013 CX-5

DESCRIPTION

Some vehicles may experience steering shimmy/shake and/or floor vibration while driving between 50-80 mph.

This concern may be caused by unbalanced wheels/tires.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

1. Verify the customer concern.

2. Balance all four (4) wheels/tires according to the instructions on MS3 online or the Workshop Manual (section 02-12 WHEEL BALANCE ADJUSTMENT (ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEEL)).

NOTE:
To achieve the best wheel balancing results, Mazda recommends using the Hunter Road Force GSP9700 wheel balancer. To find the location of a GSP9700 near your dealer, visit Hunters web site at www.gsp9700.com and click on "Locate a GSP9700".

3. Verify the repair.

NOTE:
If balancing all four (4) wheel/tires does not resolve the concern, contact the Mazda Technical Assistance Hotline for further assistance.





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