REC-002772

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0 Mazda RX-8

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mazda Australia Pty Ltd

Recall date: 28 July 2005

Defect

There is a possibility for the front lower control arms to develop cracks around the ball joint socket due to casting defects in the control arm. The potential exists for the ball joint to become dislodged from the lower control arm, and in a worst case scenario, the driver may loose control of the vehicle.

Hazard

Vehicle malfunction

Remedy

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by mail. For further information, contact any authorised Mazda Dealer or free-call 1800 034 411 (10.00am to 4.00pm, EST, Mon - Fri) to speak to a Mazda Customer Service Representative.

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-002772