Mazda CX-3, CX-5, CX-9, MAZDA2 (2013-2016): Steering
Recall 16V203000 · Apr 11, 2016 · Mazda North American Operations
578
vehicles affected
578
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V203000
- Date
- Apr 11, 2016
- Maker
- Mazda North American Operations
- Units affected
- 578
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 9 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V203000?
4 models: Mazda CX-3 (2016), Mazda CX-5 (2014-2016), Mazda CX-9 (2013-2015) and 1 more, about 578 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V203000?
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.
What can happen?
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.