Defect Description For Recall
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016 Cx-3 Vehicles Manufactured June 1, 2015, To December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 Vehicles Manufactured July 3, 2013, To August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 Cx-5 Vehicles Manufactured January 19, 2013, To December 2, 2015, And 2013-2015 Cx-9 Vehicles Manufactured December 6, 2012, To July 31, 2015. The Lower Mounting Nuts And Bolts That Attach The Front Strut Assembly To The Steering Knuckle May Loosen, Allowing The Steering Knuckle To Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
CX-5
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V203000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If The Steering Knuckle Separates From The Strut Assembly, It Can Cause A Loss Of Steering Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mazda Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Lower Mounting Nuts And Bolts That Secure The Front Strut Assembly To The Steering Knuckle. If The Bolts Are Loose, They Will Be Replaced And Then Correctly Tightened, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin May 20, 2016. Owners May Contact Mazda Customer Service At 1-800-222-5500. Mazda’S Number For This Recall Is 9316D.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20130119
End Of Manufacture
20151202
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
578
Date Owners Notified
20160510
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20160411
Make Campaign Number
9316D