MAZDA RX8 2004: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
| Make : MAZDA | Model : RX8 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V325000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-08-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-07-20 | Date Added to Database: 2005-07-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 3405G | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 27800 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET. |
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Consequence:
IN SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE BALL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BALL JOINT SOCKET AND A LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MAZDA RECALL NO. 3405G.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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