Issue ID | 1187121 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10722072 |
Manufacurer | Mazda Motor Corp. |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
File date | 21/05/15 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2004 mazda rx-8. While the vehicle was being serviced for routine maintenance, the mechanic discovered that the front passenger side control arm lower ball joint was deteriorating which could cause a loss of power steering. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the vehicle was previously serviced under nhtsa campaign number: 05v325000 (suspension). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 120000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NORTH PORT, FL |
VIN pattern | JM1FE17N240XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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