2004 Mazda RX-8 recall: lower ball joint
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on July 20, 2005. It covers about 27,800 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 27,800
- reported
- Jul 20, 2005
- owners notified
- Aug 30, 2005
- related complaints
- 17
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 05V325000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda RX-8 2004 2004
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 05V325000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 lower ball joint?
Yes. Recall 05V325000, reported on July 20, 2005, covers about 27,800 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 05V325000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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