Drive

Mazda 3, 6, CX-3, CX-5 recalled for tailgate fix: 237,000 vehicles affected – UPDATE

Mazda has issued a recall for 237,000 vehicles from its popular 3 hatch, 6 wagon, CX-3 and CX-5 SUV lines over concerns the tailgate struts could break. According to the Japanese car maker, the ...
Drive

Q&A: Limiting tailgate opening

I would like to buy an SUV but I could not open the tailgate of an SUV in my garage because it would hit the roller door. Do you think that any of the SUV dealers would fit non standard struts that ...
Firehouse

University of Extrication: Struts for Vehicle Rescue Applications

Topic: Factors that affect strut working load limit (WLL) Objective: The rescue team will understand the WLL of a strut Task: The rescue team will understand that the WLL changes with components used, ...