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🧸 Product FR June 30, 2022

mazda — rx8 voiture de tourisme

le support de joint de bille de suspension avant inférieur peut se briser et peut se détacher de l’articulation de la bille, ce qui provoque une instabilité directionnelle qui augmente le risque d’accident.

The front lower suspension ball joint support may break and detach from the ball joint, causing directional instability and increasing the risk of an accident.
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This alert was reported 1534 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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115 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about some Mazda RX-8 cars. A part in the front suspension may break and come loose. This can make the car harder to steer and increase the chance of an accident.

What's happening? Mazda has found that the front suspension ball joint support may break. If it does, the car could become unstable and harder to control.

Does this affect me? If you own a Mazda RX-8, this could affect you. The problem is in cars made before a certain time.

What should I do? Take your car to a Mazda dealer or mechanic right away. Ask them to check and fix the front suspension ball joint support.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
mazda
Agency-published detail

Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures · le support de joint de bille de suspension avant inférieur peut se briser et peut se détacher de l’articulation de la bille, ce qui provoque une instabilité directionnelle qui augmente le risque d’accident.

First published
June 30, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48451/rapex

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
mazda — rx8 voiture de tourisme. The front lower suspension ball joint support may break and detach from the ball joint, causing directional instability and increasing the risk of an accident.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 30, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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