— A 2024 Mazda CX-90 steering recall involves about 50,000 SUVs because of problems with the steering worm gears.
Mazda says a 2024 CX-90 driver may feel a sudden increase in steering effort.
The worm gear is in the steering gear assembly which transmits power generated by the power steering motor.
But in the Mazda CX-90 vehicles, the friction force of the worm gear may be too much. This is when the driver will feel the steering wheel get harder to turn.
According to Mazda, a driver will have no warning of a problem until the steering effort increases.
Mazda says there have been no crash or injury reports related to the steering problems.
Dealers will replace the Mazda CX-90 spring engaging the worm gear and reapply grease to the gear teeth once recall letters are mailed March 18, 2024.
Mazda CX-90 owners may contact Mazda at 800-222-5500 and use recall number 6524A.