2007 Mazda Cx-7 | 2008 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Cx-7 | 2010 Mazda Cx-7 | 2011 Mazda Cx-7 | 2012 Mazda Cx-7 — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
Published August 11, 2016 · Recall initiated: August 11, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V593000, published August 11, 2016. Recalling firm: Mazda Motor Corp.; 2007 Mazda Cx-7 | 2008 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Cx-7 | 2010 Mazda Cx-7 | 2011 Mazda Cx-7 | 2012 Mazda Cx-7 — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- MAZDA
- Model
- CX-7
- Manufacturer
- Mazda Motor Corp.
- Lot
- 2007 MAZDA CX-7 | 2008 MAZDA CX-7 | 2009 MAZDA CX-7 | 2010 MAZDA CX-7 | 2011 MAZDA CX-7 | 2012 MAZDA CX-7
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2007 Mazda Cx-7 | 2008 Mazda Cx-7 | 2009 Mazda Cx-7 | 2010 Mazda Cx-7 | 2011 Mazda Cx-7 | 2012 Mazda Cx-7 — Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V593000 on August 11, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: MAZDA. Model: CX-7.