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- STEERING
- Problem
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
- Risk
- If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The lower nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle can loosen over time. If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, the driver can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened at no cost to the owner. Mazda will notify owners, and the recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016.
Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 and check their VIN for open recalls to confirm whether their vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda CX-3 | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Mazda CX-5 | 201420152016 |
| Mazda CX-9 | 201320142015 |
| Mazda MAZDA2 | 20132014 |