2013-2016 Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 and others recall: steering
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on April 11, 2016. It covers about 578 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 578
- reported
- Apr 11, 2016
- owners notified
- May 10, 2016
- related complaints
- 27
Steering
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
- Risk
- If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
Recall number 16V203000
Affected vehicles
- Mazda CX-3 2016 2016
- Mazda CX-5 2014-2016 201420152016
- Mazda CX-9 2013-2015 201320142015
- Mazda MAZDA2 2013-2014 20132014
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 27 complaints about steering problems.
2016 Mazda CX-32014 Mazda CX-52015 Mazda CX-52016 Mazda CX-52013 Mazda CX-92014 Mazda CX-92015 Mazda CX-92013 Mazda MAZDA22014 Mazda MAZDA2
Questions about recall 16V203000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-3, Mazda CX-5 and others steering?
Yes. Recall 16V203000, reported on April 11, 2016, covers about 578 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V203000?
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1‑800‑222‑5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
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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