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Mazda · United States · High

Mazda CX-7: Suspension — lower ball joint

Affects Mazda CX-7 · 2007–2012 — about 190K vehicles.

The hazard

A loss of steering control can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational