A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.
A loss of steering control can increase 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/1251915-mazda-cx-7-2012-recall-suspension · Recall date November 8, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V593000
“MAZDA CX-7 (2012) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated November 8, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1251915-mazda-cx-7-2012-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 16V593000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V593000).
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia. West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H.
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 16V593000 — Mazda North American Operations MAZDA CX-7 (2012) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a MAZDA CX-7 (2012) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 16V593000 from Mazda North American Operations. The official recall notice states: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front lower control arms, free of charge. As a priority, Mazda will first address all affected 2007-2008 vehicles as well as 2009-2011 vehicles currently registered in Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia. West Virginia, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. The remaining vehicles will be addressed as parts are available. The recall began September 20, 2017. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 9716H. 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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