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Service bulletin 02-001-19-3550

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10153315
Published by NHTSA2019-02-19
Manufacturer's number02-001-19-3550
Manufacturer's date2019-01-02
NHTSA componentSUSPENSION

NHTSA's summary

Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Suspension

Vehicles listed
MAZDA !MX-52019
MAZDA 6261999, 2000, 2001, 2002
MAZDA B-SERIES TRUCK1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
MAZDA CX-32016, 2017, 2018, 2019
MAZDA CX-52013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
MAZDA CX-72007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
MAZDA CX-92007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
MAZDA MAZDA22011, 2012, 2013, 2014
MAZDA MAZDA32004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
MAZDA MAZDA52006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
MAZDA MAZDA62003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
MAZDA MIATA1999 to 2005
MAZDA MILLENIA1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
MAZDA MPV2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
MAZDA MX-52006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
MAZDA PROTEGE1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
MAZDA RX-82004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
MAZDA TRIBUTE2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
MAZDA TRIBUTE2007
MAZDA TRIBUTE2008, 2009, 2010
MAZDA TRIBUTE HYBRID2011 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
19V3230002019-04-25. STRUCTURE; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
18V6310002018-09-14. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM; STRUCTURE
20172882017-06-01. Suspension
17V3550002017-06-01. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
16V5930002016-08-11. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
20163942016-08-10. Suspension
20161522016-04-08. Suspension
20153232015-07-21. Suspension
15V4510002015-07-20. SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
20141172014-04-07. Suspension

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
PF-26-022026-08-04. Other. Supersession between B60S-34-300G/350G and B60S-34- 300H/350H. Please be advised that the G-level and H-level control arms are not interchangeable. The G-level part cannot be used to repair a vehicle built with the H-level. The H-level part can be used to repair a vehicle built with the G-level, but the ball joint retainer (d- Code 34-552) has been eliminated.
SA-051-252025-12-05. Service bulletin. Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) Diagnostic Guidelines Diagnostic Guidelines When diagnosing NVH concerns, it is essential to first classify the issue into one of three primary categories: Noise, Vibration, or Harshness. Many customer complaints may involve overlapping symptoms, such as both noise and vibration, so identifying the dominant characteristic is critical. Once the primary symptom is determined, follow the appropriate diagnostic path. For example, if a concern includes both noise and vibration but is related to vehicle speed, the vibration diagnostic path should be followed. When considering component replacement during the diagnostic process, it is best practice to start with the lowest cost or most accessible part unless diagnostic evidence clearly identifies a more expensive or complex component as the root cause. This approach helps minimize repair costs and avoids unnecessary part replacements. For example, a growling or bearing whine noise may be mistakenly attributed to internal components in the differential, transfer unit, or transmission, when the actual source is a wheel bearing. Misdiagnosis like this can lead to unnecessary repairs, added time and cost. To help prevent this, always follow the guidelines in the repair procedure.
02-003-242024-09-04. Service bulletin. Some customers may experience a rattle noise coming from the front suspension while driving the vehicle, with no other driveability concerns. The rattle noise may be caused by a decrease in tightening torque of the two (2) front lower control arm bolts (B) shown in the image below.
09-038-232023-12-05. Service bulletin. Some customers may complain about the poor appearance due to an uneven rear beltline molding joint. This concern is caused by the rear beltline molding not being manufactured according to the original designed shape. To eliminate this concern, the rear beltline molding manufacturing process was improved to prevent form shape discrepancies from the original design.
02-003-232023-11-01. Service bulletin. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
02-004-22a2022-12-02. Service bulletin. Some customers may complain of signs of oil on the struts or shock absorbers. In most cases the oil that is present is normal, and a result of the oil that remains on the shaft during the normal sweeping process of the shaft seal. Follow the inspection guidelines below to determine if the condition is a result of the normal sweeping process or a failure of the shaft seal.
SA-057-222022-09-06. Service bulletin. Some vehicles may exhibit a rattle noise from the front suspension when driving over bumps or on a road with a wavy surface
02-002-222022-08-04. Service bulletin. Some customers may complain about oil seepage or oil leakage from the rear shock absorbers. This concern may be due to a lack of sealing performance. To eliminate the oil seepage/leakage, the rear shock absorbers production process has been modified.
03001162022-06-06. Service bulletin. Rattle/Chatter noise from rear differential
02006162022-06-06. Service bulletin. Creaking Noise from front lower control arm bushings