Corrosion of front suspension ball joint
Defect Summary
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 Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 15V451000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V451000?
NHTSA recall 15V451000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on July 20, 2015. It addresses: Corrosion of front suspension ball joint. The recall affects approximately 193,484 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V451000 or the manufacturer campaign number 8515G. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.