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Mazda - Insufficient bolt torque may cause steering loss
Official notice
11 Apr 2016
Last checked
11 Apr 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mazda - Insufficient bolt torque may cause steering loss. If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2016-04-11.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
578
Recall number
9316D
Official notice
2016-04-11
The hazard
The hazard
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Mazda. Contact: Mazda North American Operations.
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