The vehicles could lose steering control
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Mazda North American Operations is recalling 578 model year 2016 CX-3 vehicles manufactured June 1, 2015, to December 2, 2015; 2013-2014 Mazda2 vehicles manufactured July 3, 2013, to August 8, 2014; 2014-2016 CX-5 vehicles manufactured January 19, 2013, to December 2, 2015; and 2013-2015 CX-9 vehicles manufactured December 6, 2012, to July 31, 2015.
The lower mounting nuts and bolts that attach the front strut assembly to the steering knuckle may loosen, allowing the steering knuckle to separate.
If the steering knuckle separates from the strut assembly, it can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.