I have noticed a large number of people both here and on other Mazda forums, that have issues with vibrations at certain speeds.
I am doing a small informal poll to check and see if you had A. the power steering recall performed on your car and B. whether or not you have vibration at certain speeds.
I have found an issue with my car, where I was impacted by the recall and now there is damage to the Rack and Pinion.
If you wish to add your description(s) of your issues please feel free.
My issue: I noticed a vibration in my car, took it to QEW, now Budds, and talked to Booter<<< he really is a great guy. Anyway, they found a blown engine mount, passenger side, and worn bushings in the rear. I had the motor mount fixed at 156,000 km's and left the rear bushing as it is not causing the vibration that I am feeling. 10,000 km's later I had a major vibration during a rain storm, moved the entire car over by a lane. Found the link shaft bearing was completely out of the housing... fixed that. The vibration still persisted, I tried replacing the passenger drive shaft, no change. I was then informed that the PS recall work was never completed, they had replaced the pump not the lines. So I had that work completed and the vibration was almost completely gone. I thought my troubles were done. 2 weeks following that work, the vibration returned. I talked to John again, he really is a great guy have I metioned that? Anyway, I couldn't get into the shop for the drive test with a tech. On Friday the vibrations were almost at their worst, and the steering wheel was pulsing to the left about 2 inches while travelling at low speeds. As soon as I got home I jacked up the drivers side and found that there was an excessive amount of play in the tierod as it goes into the Rack and Pinion. The car is now at Budds getting a once over to see what needs to be fixed, my guess is that it's the entire rack. Now, as far as I am concerned this all relates back to slow reaction by Mazda to their issues with rust in the PS lines. Anyway, enough ranting, just check yes if you have vibration after the recall. I want to know how many of us could be effected here.