NHTSA Recall 16V203000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V203000; Date: Apr. 11, 2016
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Mazda Cx-3; 2014 Mazda Cx-5; 2015 Mazda Cx-5; 2016 Mazda Cx-5; 2013 Mazda Cx-9; 2014 Mazda Cx-9; 2015 Mazda Cx-9; 2013 Mazda MAZDA2; 2014 Mazda MAZDA2
Component: Steering
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 578
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 10, 2016
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