2004 Mazda RX-8 Ball Joint Recall - Houston-Imports.com

DrKilljoY · 07-21-2005, 12:32 PM

NHTSA said Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling 27,800 2004 model-year RX-8 cars as cracks may occur in the ball joint socket due to improper forging of the lower control arm.

Official Notes:
Make: MAZDA
Model: RX8
Type: PASSENGER CAR
Year: 2004
Recall Number: 05V325000
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 <http://www.safercar.gov/> .

Internal Mazda Memo:

-=E36=- · 07-21-2005, 12:33 PM

jeez.

omg hay guyZ! · 07-21-2005, 12:35 PM

i cant say nothin cause i was defending the ford gt.

DrKilljoY · 07-21-2005, 12:41 PM

The cool thing is this is a recall because the part may break under severe driving conditions. It's not like it is a weak part, unless it is pushed beyond what would be considered a normal driving limit. I talked with a buddy of mine at the dealer today and he said he has never even heard of one (in the region) breaking.

omg hay guyZ! · 07-21-2005, 12:42 PM

werd, just like the gt

ormand · 07-21-2005, 01:13 PM

Recalls are liability management, usually nothing more (except for Fords that catch on fire!)

07-21-2005, 12:32 PM	#1
DrKilljoY Fact > Opinion Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 2,386 Car: Multiple RX-7s iTrader: (2)	2004 Mazda RX-8 Ball Joint Recall NHTSA said Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling 27,800 2004 model-year RX-8 cars as cracks may occur in the ball joint socket due to improper forging of the lower control arm. Official Notes: Make: MAZDA Model: RX8 Type: PASSENGER CAR Year: 2004 Recall Number: 05V325000 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 <http://www.safercar.gov/> . Internal Mazda Memo: __________________ President - HoustonRX7club.com & HoustonRX8club.com Administrator - RX7Club.com & RX8Club.com Founder - MazdaSportsCarStampede.com Current: 1991 RX-7 Coupe - Brilliant Black \| 1988 RX-7 Turbo II Convertible - Rosso Corsa Red \| 1975 REPU - Phoenix Blue Past: 1979 RX-7 S \| 1984 GSL-SE \| 1986 RX-7 Sport \| 1988 RX-7 Convertible \| 1988 RX-7 GXL \| 1989 RX-7 GTU

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07-21-2005, 12:33 PM	#2
-=E36=- wrd Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Heights Posts: 17,029 Car: ///M iTrader: (11)	jeez.

07-21-2005, 12:35 PM	#3
omg hay guyZ! good grief Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: I had to give 'em Fatty Posts: 9,650 Car: iroc iTrader: (0)	i cant say nothin cause i was defending the ford gt.

07-21-2005, 12:41 PM	#4
DrKilljoY Fact > Opinion Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Houston Posts: 2,386 Car: Multiple RX-7s iTrader: (2)	The cool thing is this is a recall because the part may break under severe driving conditions. It's not like it is a weak part, unless it is pushed beyond what would be considered a normal driving limit. I talked with a buddy of mine at the dealer today and he said he has never even heard of one (in the region) breaking.

07-21-2005, 12:42 PM	#5
omg hay guyZ! good grief Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: I had to give 'em Fatty Posts: 9,650 Car: iroc iTrader: (0)	werd, just like the gt

07-21-2005, 01:13 PM	#6
ormand Banned Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 11,700 Car: Ormobile iTrader: (1)	Recalls are liability management, usually nothing more (except for Fords that catch on fire!)