NHTSA Recall 15V451000: Suspension: lower ball joint and suspension: lower arm
Mazda North American Operations reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 193,484 vehicles. It affects 2007–2014 Mazda CX-9.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V451000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 8515G |
| Components | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER ARM |
| Report received | July 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2015 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Mazda North American Operations (Mazda) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 CX-9 vehicles manufactured October 24, 2006, to December 28, 2013. The affected vehicles have front suspension ball joints that may corrode from water leaking into the fitting.
Safety risk
Over time, the ball joint corrosion may result in the front lower control arm separating from the ball joint, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will replace both the left and right lower control arms, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2015. The recall will begin with model year 2007-2009 vehicles 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, Washington D.C., West Virginia, and Wisconsin. The second phase will be for model year 2010-2014 vehicles in the same states. Finally, all remaining vehicles will be remedied. Owners may contact Mazda customer service at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's number for this recall is 8515G.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V451000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.