NHTSA recall 92V-045 (92V045000)

suspension recall reported April 2, 1992 - about 2,450 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V045000
Also written as: 92V-045
Reported: April 2, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~2,450
Component: suspension

What is being recalled

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

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-045 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MX-6 - 1993

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