2009 Mazda B-Series Truck recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
Mazda is recalling 220 my 2009 B-Series trucks equipped with 2-WHEEL drive. The front spindle stem may crack due to an improper manufacturing process of the spindle.
💥 The risk
If a fracture of the spindle stem occurs, the wheel may separate from the axle, which may result in a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash without warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the front spindle and replace it if necessary free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before february 9, 2009. Owners may contact mazda at 800-222-5500.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V032000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 5109A
- Manufacturer
- MAZDA MOTOR CORP
- Vehicles affected
- 220
- Component
- SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-222-5500
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 9, 2009
- Built
- Aug 22, 2008 – Oct 13, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mazda recall no. 5109A. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .