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Recall R/2018/015 — MAZDA RX-8 — FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT CASTING MAY CRACK / BREAK

UK DVSA (vehicle recalls) · United Kingdom · 2018-01-31 · Safety recall

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Agency
UK DVSA (vehicle recalls)
Recall identifier
R/2018/015
Date of alert
2018-01-31
Country / jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Risk level
Safety recall
Risk type
recall
Brand
MAZDA
Product category
vehicle
Product type
vehicle
Reported risk: The front lower arm ball joint casting may have a crack due to inappropriate manufacturing process being used. In extreme driving conditions this could cause the casting to break and the ball joint to become detached. If this happens it could result in the driver losing control of the vehicle. Remedy: Replace both left side and right side lower arms with modified units.
Primary source: https://www.check-vehicle-recalls.service.gov.uk/recall-type/vehicle/make/MAZDA/

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