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.