NHTSA Recall # | 36234 |
NHTSA Compaign # | 05V325000 |
MFG Compaign # | 3405G |
Manufacturer | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS |
Supplier | MAZDA |
Brand | MAZDA |
Model | RX-8 |
Model Year | 2004 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Date of notification | 30/08/05 |
Begin date of manufacuring | 10/02/25 |
End date of manufacturing | 10/02/25 |
Type of recall | V |
Recall initiator | MFR |
Report received | 20/07/05 |
Report created | 20/07/05 |
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Estimated number of affected units | 27800 |
Defect summary | On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket. |
Consequence summary | In severe driving conditions, the ball may separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur, which could result in a crash. |
Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the control arms. The recall began on august 30, 2005. Owners may contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. |
Recall notes | Mazda recall no. 3405g. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov. |