NHTSA recall 15V451000
Suspension · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.
Why it matters: Over time, the ball joint corrosion may result in the front lower control arm separating from the ball joint, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. The recall will begin with model year 2007-2009 vehicles registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland,…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2007 Mazda CX-9
- 2008 Mazda CX-9
- 2009 Mazda CX-9
- 2010 Mazda CX-9
- 2011 Mazda CX-9
- 2012 Mazda CX-9
- 2013 Mazda CX-9
- 2014 Mazda CX-9
All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Mazda Cx-9, 2008 Mazda Cx-9, 2009 Mazda Cx-9, 2010 Mazda Cx-9, 2011 Mazda Cx-9, 2012 Mazda Cx-9, 2013 Mazda Cx-9, 2014 Mazda Cx-9.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 15V451000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.