NHTSA Recall 17V355000
Ball Joint may Separate from Control ArmIf the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V355000
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 35,332
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V355000
Manufacturer Mazda North American Operations
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 35,332
Summary
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)/TSB - REPAIR PROCEDURE SAFETY RECALL 1117E: RCMN-17V355-8897.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - July 28, 2017: RCMN-17V355-0192.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 1117E: RCMN-17V355-8228.pdf
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577): RCONL-17V355-0278.pdf
Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan- Reimbursement Plan/Form: RMRP-17V355-3811.pdf
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1: RCLRPT-17V355-8262.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - June 2, 2017: RCMN-17V355-9381.pdf
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2: RCLRPT-17V355-2732.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3: RCLQRT-17V355-8370.pdf
Chronology of Defect: RMISC-17V355-9826.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB - REPAIR PROCEDURE SAFETY RECALL 1117E This Recall has been updated on 8/21/17 and 9/11/17. Changes are noted below in red.: RCRIT-17V355-3989.pdf
Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 1117E: RMISC-17V355-4922.pdf
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - owner letter_Remail Not Subject Final: RCONL-17V355-9868.pdf
PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 1117E: RMISC-17V355-6377.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB - REPAIR PROCEDURE SAFETY RECALL 1117E: RCRIT-17V355-5899.pdf
September 21, 2017 SUBJECT: 2004 RX-8 Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Safety Recall 1117E – Incorrect Customer Notification: RMISC-17V355-6065.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4: RCLQRT-17V355-2516.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-1: RCLQRT-17V355-2056.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - July 28, 2017: RCMN-17V355-0192.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 1117E: RCMN-17V355-8228.pdf
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577): RCONL-17V355-0278.pdf
Manufacturer Reimbursement Plan- Reimbursement Plan/Form: RMRP-17V355-3811.pdf
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 1: RCLRPT-17V355-8262.pdf
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - June 2, 2017: RCMN-17V355-9381.pdf
Recall 573 Report-Amendment 2: RCLRPT-17V355-2732.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2017-3: RCLQRT-17V355-8370.pdf
Chronology of Defect: RMISC-17V355-9826.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB - REPAIR PROCEDURE SAFETY RECALL 1117E This Recall has been updated on 8/21/17 and 9/11/17. Changes are noted below in red.: RCRIT-17V355-3989.pdf
Miscellaneous Document - PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 1117E: RMISC-17V355-4922.pdf
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577) - owner letter_Remail Not Subject Final: RCONL-17V355-9868.pdf
PARTS AND WARRANTY INFORMATION Recall Campaign 1117E: RMISC-17V355-6377.pdf
Remedy Instructions and TSB - REPAIR PROCEDURE SAFETY RECALL 1117E: RCRIT-17V355-5899.pdf
September 21, 2017 SUBJECT: 2004 RX-8 Front Lower Arm Ball Joint Safety Recall 1117E – Incorrect Customer Notification: RMISC-17V355-6065.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2017-4: RCLQRT-17V355-2516.pdf
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-1: RCLQRT-17V355-2056.pdf