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SevereNHTSA·17V355000·Announced 2017-06-01

Mazda Recalls 2004 RX-8 Vehicles for Front Suspension Control Arm Defect

Mazda is recalling 2004 RX-8 vehicles because a crack in the front suspension lower control arm ball joint socket may cause the ball joint to separate, potentially leading to loss of steering control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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 component failure) that can lead to loss of steering control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Mazda North American Operations is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the front suspension lower control arm where the ball joint socket may crack. If this occurs, the ball joint may separate from the socket.

If the ball joint separates, the vehicle may lose steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall affects 35,332 vehicles.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
MAZDA RX-8
Brand
MAZDA
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Category
Vehicle — Suspension
Hazard
Affected units
35,332

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)

  • RX-8

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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