2004 Mazda RX-8 recall: lower arm
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall on June 1, 2017. It covers about 35,332 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 35,332
- reported
- Jun 1, 2017
- owners notified
- Jul 31, 2017
- related complaints
- 17
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm
- What is wrong
- Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain 2004 Mazda RX-8 vehicles. The ball joint socket on the front suspension lower control arm may crack and the ball joint may separate from the socket.
- Risk
- If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 17V355000
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 17V355000
Is there a recall on the 2004 Mazda RX-8 lower arm?
Yes. Recall 17V355000, reported on June 1, 2017, covers about 35,332 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 17V355000?
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.
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.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Mazda RX-8?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history