CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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 ball joint socket on the front lower control arm may crack, allowing the ball joint to separate from the socket. This defect affects the suspension that connects the wheel to the vehicle body.
If the ball joint separates, the driver may lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash.
Mazda will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front lower control arms free of charge. Owners can also contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500, and should check their vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mazda RX-8 | 2004 |
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