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Mazda - Lower balljoint may fail
Official notice
1 Aug 2017
Last checked
1 Aug 2017
An official DVSA notice concerns Mazda - Lower balljoint may fail. Lower balljoint may fail Published 2017-08-01.
What to do now
Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the lower suspension arm (which includes lower ball joint).
Units affected
3,188
Recall number
R-2017-016
Official notice
2017-08-01
The hazard
The hazard
Lower balljoint may fail
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
Compare the VIN on your vehicle against the official list. If your VIN is listed, follow the official notice.
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Company & contacts
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Phone
Brand: Mazda. Contact: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Source & status
Source & status
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Documents, notices & source
See the official notice and source documents for full details.
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