NHTSA Campaign 17V355000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Issued by Mazda North American Operations · Reported Jun 1, 2017 · 35,332 vehicles affected
What's 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.
Consequence
If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | RX-8 | 2004 | 35,332 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V355000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.