DETROIT — Mazda is recalling its biggest SUV to fix suspension parts that can rust and come loose, causing a loss of steering control.
The recall covers more than 193,000 CX-9 SUVs in the U.S. from the 2007 through 2014 model years.
The company says in documents posted Wednesday by U.S. safety regulators that front ball joints can rust from water leaks and separate from the suspension. Ball joints allow the wheels to pivot when the steering wheel is turned.
Dealers will replace suspension parts on both sides. When parts become available, CX-9s registered in states where salt is used to clear roads in the winter will be repaired first.