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Mazda lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

NHTSA campaign 16V-203 · Reported April 11, 2016 · 578 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9 and Mazda2
VEHICLES AFFECTED
578
REMEDY
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle.
COST
Free

The short version

Mazda North American Operations reported a problem with the steering. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-203.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2016Mazda CX-3
2014–2016Mazda CX-5
2013–2015Mazda CX-9
2013–2014Mazda Mazda2

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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