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NHTSA : 17V355000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.