Mazda Rx-8: Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Casting May Crack / Break
Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 8,030 RX-8 vehicles because the front lower suspension arm ball joints may crack due to a manufacturing defect. If a ball joint breaks during driving, it could detach and cause loss of vehicle control. Mazda will replace both front lower arms with corrected units.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA RX-8. Units affected: 8,030
- Reason
- The front lower arm ball joint casting may have a crack due to inappropriate manufacturing process being used. In extreme driving conditions this could cause the casting to break and the ball joint to become detached. If this happens it could result in the driver losing control of the vehicle. Remedy: Replace both left side and right side lower arms with modified units.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-31
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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