Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V045000

Suspension: front: control arm

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-04-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V045000

Suspension: front: control arm

Component
Suspension: front: control arm
Manufacturer
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Vehicles affected
2,450
Reported to NHTSA
1992-04-02
Owners notified
1992-03-25

Defect description

THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.

Safety risk

THE INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OF THE LOWER BALL JOINTRETAINING BOLT CAN RESULT IN THE SUSPENSION FAILING WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTIONAND SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, WHICH CAN RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSPECT THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN LOOSE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS PRODUCED AT FLAT ROCK, MICHIGAN.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Mazda MX-61993

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.