Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise from under the front of the vehicle when driving over bumps
Mazda technical service bulletin 02-005-14-2981 for 2013-2015 Mazda MAZDA3, 2013-2015 Mazda CX-5 and 2014-2015 Mazda MAZDA6.
- Bulletin number
- 02-005-14-2981
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- Equipment
- Summary
- Some vehicles may exhibit a creaking noise from under the front of the vehicle when driving over bumps. The noise occurs at approx. 12 - 25 MPH (20 - 40 km/h) when the road surface is wet or after a car wash. The noise becomes more noticeable when driving over higher bumps. The creaking noise is caused when the front lower control arm bushing(s) (a) become wet.
Vehicles covered
- Mazda MAZDA3 2013-2015 201320142015
- Mazda CX-5 2013-2015 201320142015
- Mazda MAZDA6 2014-2015 20142015
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