Defect Description For Recall
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2014 Cx-9 Vehicles Manufactured October 24, 2006, To December 28, 2013. The Affected Vehicles Have Front Suspension Ball Joints That May Corrode From Water Leaking Into The Fitting.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
CX-9
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
15V451000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Effect Of Defect
Over Time, The Ball Joint Corrosion May Result In The Front Lower Control Arm Separating From The Ball Joint, Causing A Loss Of Steering Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Mazda Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace Both The Left And Right Lower Control Arms, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 14, 2015. The Recall Will Begin With Model Year 2007-2009 Vehicles 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, Washington D.C., West Virginia, And Wisconsin. The Second Phase Will Be For Model Year 2010-2014 Vehicles In The Same States. Finally, All Remaining Vehicles Will Be Remedied. Owners May Contact Mazda Customer Service At 1-800-222-5500. Mazda’S Number For This Recall Is 8515G.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
20061024
End Of Manufacture
20131228
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
193484
Date Owners Notified
20150914
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20150720
Make Campaign Number
8515G