NHTSA Complaint #11475465 — 2008 MAZDA MAZDA3 SUSPENSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11475465
Vehicle	2008 MAZDA MAZDA3
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 22, 2022
Date Filed	July 23, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

Drivers side lower control arm failed at the lower ball joint mounting hole, allowing the ball joint to separate from the arm. All vehicle steering and control was lost due to the failure. This failure: 1. Has extreme danger for traffic fatalities. 2. Suggests substandard materials, design, or manufacturing. Control arm manufacturer: DLZ Sold by: partsgoing Vendor: Amazon.com

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