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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 16V203📅 Apr 11, 2016

2014–2016 Mazda CX-5 & 2013–2015 Mazda CX-9 + 2 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015, 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014, 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015, and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015. The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.

💥 The risk

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

🔧 The fix

Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the lower mounting nuts and bolts that secure the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle. If the bolts are loose, they will be replaced and then correctly tightened, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 20, 2016. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.

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
16V203000
Manufacturer recall #
9316D
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Vehicles affected
578
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-800-222-5500
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 10, 2016
Built
Dec 6, 2012 – Jul 31, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 16V203 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 16V203?

2014–2016 Mazda CX-5 & 2013–2015 Mazda CX-9 + 2 more. 578 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Mazda dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-222-5500.