Mazda recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.
What could happen
If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 1117E.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda Rx-8 2004
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V355000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mazda North American Operations
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 1, 2017
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 35,332
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 10, 2003 to May 7, 2004
- Part
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower arm
- Maker's own recall number
- 1117E
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.
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- Mazda recall: Air bags Jun 24, 2019
- Mazda recall: Air bags Jun 15, 2018
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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.