Mazda B Series Recall R/2003/058: Front Steering Knuckle May Have Cracked, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 Apr 2003
- Launched
- 62
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2003/058
- DVSA reference
Mazda recalled B Series vehicles built between 8 May 2002 and 23 May 2002. The front steering knuckle may be cracked in the area where it connects to the front tie rod ball joint. The recall notice describes the fix as: examine potentially affected vehicles and fit new steering knuckles where found necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front steering knuckle may be cracked in the area where it connects to the front tie rod ball joint. In a worst case failure directional control of the vehicle could be affected.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE MAY HAVE CRACKED Defect: The front steering knuckle may be cracked in the area where it connects to the front tie rod ball joint. In a worst case failure directional control of the vehicle could be affected. Remedy: Examine potentially affected vehicles and fit new steering knuckles where found necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front steering knuckle may have cracked.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: examine potentially affected vehicles and fit new steering knuckles where found necessary.
Are You Affected?
B Series built between 8 May 2002 and 23 May 2002 may be included. Mazda estimates 62 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Mazda, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Mazda.
- Book with any franchised Mazda dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2003/058. See how to get a Mazda recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Series, XedosMoisture could enter the airbag inflator causing the propellnt to degrade | Urgent | R/2020/057 | |
| 121, 626, B Series, Demio and 2 moreFire may occur | Urgent | R/2016/210 | |
| CX-60Instrument cluster module software concern | Urgent | R/2024/473 | |
| CX-60On affected vehicles a fault relating to the Steering rack could result in the driver experiencing a sudden increase in the effort required to steer the vehicle. This could increase the risk of an accident in certain circumstances | Urgent | R/2024/020 | |
| MAZDA3The plastic logo on the steering wheel centre may shatter and project fragments into the vehicle interior during an air bag deployment | Urgent | R/2021/273 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2003/018 on 7 Feb 2003, for engine stalls whilst driving. The one launched after it was R/2003/098 on 8 Aug 2003, for brake fluid level warning light may become inoperative. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2003 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2003/058, launched 27 April 2003. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.