NHTSA recall 16V593000
Suspension · Mazda Motor Corp.
Details
What's wrong: In the affected vehicles, water may enter the front suspension ball joint fittings. If the water is contaminated with salt, such as from driving on snowy roads that have been treated, the ball joint may corrode and separate from the lower control arm, resulting in a loss of steering control.
Why it matters: A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, kentucky, maine, maryland,…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2007 Mazda Cx-7, 2008 Mazda Cx-7, 2009 Mazda Cx-7, 2010 Mazda Cx-7, 2011 Mazda Cx-7, 2012 Mazda Cx-7.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 16V593000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.