NHTSA Campaign 17V355000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Filed by Mazda North American Operations.
NHTSA campaign 17V355000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the suspension:front:control arm:lower arm. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- 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.
- The risk
- If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Reported January 6, 2017
Vehicles covered by 17V355000 (1)
Mazda (1)
Is my car affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 17V355000. It does not mean your individual car does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and cars either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the car's age or mileage.