Recall
Mazda Rx-8 — 05V325000
NHTSA ID
05V325000
Make
Mazda
Model
Rx-8
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2005-07-20
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Units Affected
27,800
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
3405G
Summary
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DUE TO IMPROPER FORGING OF THE LOWER CONTROL ARM, CRACKS MAY OCCUR IN THE BALL JOINT SOCKET.
Consequence
IN SEVERE DRIVING CONDITIONS, THE BALL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE BALL JOINT SOCKET AND A LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CONTROL ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MAZDA AT 1-800-222-5500.