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NHTSA recall 05V325000

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower ball joint

Mazda RX-8

Reported Jul 20, 200527,800 vehicles affectedMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSMaker’s number 3405G

The defect

On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.

The risk

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.

The 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.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mazda RX-8
2004

Notes

Mazda recall no. 3405G.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.