NHTSA Recall # | 126025 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 17V355000 |
MFG Compaign # | 1117E |
Manufacturer | Mazda North American Operations |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Date of notification | 31/07/17 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/04/03 |
End date of manufacturing | 07/05/04 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 01/06/17 |
Report created | 02/06/17 |
Regulation part number | |
FMV safety standard number | |
Estimated number of affected units | 35332 |
Defect summary | 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 summary | If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash. |
Corrective action | 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. |
Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |