Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
CX-7
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
16V593000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
A Loss Of Steering Control Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20060214
End Of Manufacture
20120509
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
190102
Date Owners Notified
20170920
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20160811
Make Campaign Number
9716H