Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #16V593000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V593000 by Mazda North American Operations. Affecting model year 2007-2012 mazda cx-7 vehicles manufactured february 14, 2006, to may 9, 2012 Includes 190,102 affected units, Lower Control Arm and Ball Joint Separation, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2007-2012 mazda cx-7 vehicles manufactured february 14, 2006, to may 9, 2012
Defect Summary
Mazda north american operations (mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2012 mazda cx-7 vehicles manufactured february 14, 2006, to may 9, 2012. 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.
Corrective Action
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, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, virginia. West virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. the remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. the recall began september 20, 2017. owners may contact mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. mazda's number for this recall is 9716h.