{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11681156,"manufacturer":"Mazda Motor Corp.","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"07/06/2025","dateComplaintFiled":"08/17/2025","vin":"JM1BPAKM6S1","components":"SUSPENSION,WHEELS","summary":"January 10, 2025, at low city speed, I struck a small pothole. The entire car felt like it had been in an accident\u2014a violent jolt\u2014followed by immediate vibration and a pull. Inspection showed one OEM 18\" rim was bent. I contacted Mazda after diagnosing and was offered a slight discount on the replacement rim, not a warranty repair or full diagnosis. I have the bent rim in my possession.    July 2025, at low speed, I barely contacted another small pothole and immediately felt the same drivability issues. A second rim was found damaged. This was only 4,500 miles after the first incident. I called the dealership manager; he said he would get back to me but never did. I later sent a letter that went unanswered. My subsequent research shows innumerable similar owner complaints for 2020\u20132025 Mazda 3s experiencing rim deformation from ordinary road irregularities.  Why this is a safety issue (technical points):  Bead-seat deformation & air loss: A bent alloy rim can distort the bead seat, causing slow leaks or sudden deflation, especially after heat cycles\u2014creating a loss-of-control risk.  Dynamic instability: A rim that\u2019s even slightly out-of-round produces high-frequency vibration, steering pull, and reduced traction in turns or under braking; it can trigger ABS/ESC interventions and increase stopping distance.  Load path & suspension stress: The 18\" low-profile package leaves little sidewall cushion. On normal bumps/potholes, impact energy transfers directly to the wheel. Repeated \u201cbottom-out\u201d events may damage shocks/struts, alignment, and tires, compounding instability.  Repeatability & foreseeability: Two events under ordinary use within a short interval indicate a systemic integrity problem, not random abuse.  Requested resolution: A no-cost remedy: (1) replace all rims/tires with more durable parts and inspect/repair suspension; or (2) provide comprehensive wheel/tire protection and repair damaged rim; or (3) exchange he vehicle for a comparable model with no issue","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2025","productMake":"MAZDA","productModel":"MAZDA3","manufacturer":"Mazda Motor Corp."}]}]}