Recall 05V325000: 2004 Mazda RX-8

Report received

Jul 20, 2005

Manufacturer

Mazda north american operations

Potentially affected

27,800vehicles

Model years

2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Mazda RX-8490 complaints