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2003–2005 Mazda Rx-8
- Affected
- 2,006
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- R201809
- Supplier
- Mazda Australia Pty Ltd
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The defect
The ball joint casings on the front lower control may crack, due to an inappropriate production process.
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The 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.
The 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.
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What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 2,006 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Mazda Australia Pty Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
Contact details
- Website:
- https://www.mazda.com.au
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.