Control arm: lower armRecall 17V-355 · 2004 Mazda RX-8
Mazda North American Operations recall 17V-355 covers 35,332 2004 Mazda RX-8 for a control arm: lower arm problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 24% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V355000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the ball joint separates, steering control may be lost, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
24%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,186 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 10, 2003 to May 7, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.