REC-000878

active

2003–2005 Mazda RX-8

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mazda Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 27 March 2019

Defect

The ball joint casings on the front lower control may crack, due to an inappropriate production process.

Hazard

Under high load conditions, the ball joint casing may break, which may cause the ball joint to detach from the lower arm. This may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident and injury.

Remedy

Mazda Australia will contact all affected owners. Consumers should return affected vehicles to their preferred Mazda Dealer for the replacement of the front lower control arms at no charge. Consumers who require further information should contact Mazda Customer Support on 1800 034 411.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Mazda Australia Pty Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-000878