Mazda RX-8 Recall R/2018/015: Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Casting May Crack / Break, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 31 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 8,030
- vehicles in the UK
- AH024A
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Mazda recalled RX-8 vehicles built between 28 July 2003 and 7 May 2004. The front lower arm ball joint casting may have a crack due to inappropriate manufacturing process being used. The dealer will replace both left side and right side lower arms with modified units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The front lower arm ball joint casting may have a crack due to inappropriate manufacturing process being used. In extreme driving conditions this could cause the casting to break and the ball joint to become detached. If this happens it could result in the driver losing control of the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT CASTING MAY CRACK / BREAK Defect: The front lower arm ball joint casting may have a crack due to inappropriate manufacturing process being used. In extreme driving conditions this could cause the casting to break and the ball joint to become detached. If this happens it could result in the driver losing control of the vehicle. Remedy: Replace both left side and right side lower arms with modified units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the casting to break and the ball joint to become detached.
The Fix
The dealer will replace both left side and right side lower arms with modified units.
Are You Affected?
RX-8 built between 28 July 2003 and 7 May 2004 may be included. Mazda estimates 8,030 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 campaign code AH024A or the DVSA reference R/2018/015. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAZDA6, RX-8Fuel may leak from fuel pump rings | Urgent | R/2021/411 | |
| RX-8The takata passenger airbag inflator may not operate as intended | Urgent | R/2018/317 | |
| RX-8Fuel may leak | Urgent | R/2018/014 | |
| CX7Lower balljoint may fail | Book soon | R/2017/016 | |
| CX-3, CX-5, MAZDA3, MAZDA5 and 1 moreTailgate may drop down without warning | Book soon | R/2017/163 |
This is one of 103 Mazda recalls in DVSA’s data. The Mazda recall launched before it was R/2018/014 on 31 Jan 2018, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2018/087 on 2 Apr 2018, for software error can cause engine to fail. You can also see every Mazda recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and suspension recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/015, launched 31 January 2018. 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.