If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227244-mazda-cx-5-2016-recall-steering · Recall date November 4, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V203000
“MAZDA CX-5 (2016) recall — Steering.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 4, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227244-mazda-cx-5-2016-recall-steering. Based on NHTSA recall 16V203000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=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 service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9316D.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mazda North American Operations to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V203000 — Mazda North American Operations MAZDA CX-5 (2016) recall — Steering Hello, I own a MAZDA CX-5 (2016) recall — Steering that is covered by recall 16V203000 from Mazda North American Operations. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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