Mazda Rx8: Loss Of Steering May Occur
Mazda RX8 Recall Summary Mazda is recalling 4,621 RX8 vehicles because cracks can develop in the ball joint socket of the lower suspension arm, which could cause the ball to separate and result in loss of steering control under severe driving conditions. Affected vehicle owners will have their suspension arms inspected, and any that are faulty will be replaced with new parts.
- Recalling firm
- MAZDA
- Product
- Vehicles: MAZDA RX8. Units affected: 4,621
- Reason
- It is possible that cracks may occur in the ball joint socket of the lower suspension arm. Which under certain severe driving conditions may cause the ball to separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will be inspected to ascertain if the lower suspension arm fitted is of the affected type. If this is shown to be the case the part will be changed for a quality assured item.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-08-10
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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