Mazda North American Operations – Ball Joint may Separate from Control Arm

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.


Report Received Date 06/01/2017
NHTSA ID 17V355000
Consequence Summary If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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 Code 1117E
Potentially Affected 35332
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V355000)