Mazda recall: Steering
What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
What could happen
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Cx-3 2016
- Mazda Cx-5 2014–2016
- Mazda Cx-9 2013–2015
- Mazda Mazda2 2013–2014
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V203000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 11, 2016
- Owners notified
- May 10, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 578
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 6, 2012 to Jul 31, 2015
- Part
- Steering
- Maker's own recall number
- 9316D
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mazda recall: Fuel system, gasoline Nov 12, 2021
- Mazda recall: Seats Sep 27, 2021
- Mazda recall: Air bags Oct 31, 2019
- Mazda recall: Tires Oct 28, 2019
- Mazda recall: Electrical system May 30, 2019
- Mazda recall: Air bags Oct 12, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.