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.
Suspension — Front — Control Arm — Lower Ball Joint
- Date Announced
- JUL 20, 2005
- Vehicles Affected
- 27,800
- Mazda Recall #
- 3405G
- NHTSA Campaign #
- 05V325000
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.
- Actions
- 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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