Recall 05V325000: Lower Ball Joint Separation

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mazda/RX8 2004

MANUFACTURER: Mazda North American Operations

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V325000 RECALL DATE: July 18, 2005

COMPONENT: Suspension: Front: Control Arm: Lower Ball Joint

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 27800

SUMMARY:
On certain passenger vehicles, due to improper forging of the lower control arm, cracks may occur in the ball joint socket.

CONSEQUENCE:
In severe driving conditions, the ball may separate from the ball joint socket and a loss of steering may occur, which could result in a crash.

REMEDY:
Dealers will repair these vehicles. The recall is expected to begin during August 2005. Owners should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.

NOTES:
Mazda recall No. 3405G. Customers can also contact The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.