The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V451000·Announced 2015-07-20

Mazda Recalls 2007-2014 CX-9 Vehicles for Front Suspension Defect

Mazda is recalling 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles because front suspension ball joints may corrode, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension) that can lead to loss of steering control and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured between October 24, 2006, and December 28, 2013. The recall involves approximately 193,484 vehicles. The defect involves front suspension ball joints that may corrode due to water leaking into the fitting.

Over time, this corrosion may cause the front lower control arm to separate from the ball joint. This separation can result in a loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015, and is being implemented in phases based on model year and state registration. Owners can contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA CX-9
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
193,484

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CX-9

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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