NHTSA recall 92V-139 (92V139000)

wheels recall reported September 30, 1992 - about 15,822 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 92V139000
Also written as: 92V-139
Reported: September 30, 1992
Vehicles affected: ~15,822
Component: wheels

What is being recalled

THE STEEL SPOKED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT OR OFFERED AS AN OPTION ON THESE VEHICLES WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED DURING ASSEMBLY OF THE WHEEL RIM TO DISK, WHICH CAN CAUSE CRACKS IN THE WHEEL.

Why it is dangerous

THE WHEEL CRACKS LEAD TO A CHRONIC LOSS OF AIR IN THETIRES WHICH MAY DAMAGE THE TIRES AND CAUSE THEM TO FAIL. ALSO, CONTINUEDOPERATION OF THE VEHICLE WITH THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE PARTIALSEPARATION OF THE WHEEL RIM AND DISK. IN EITHER CASE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLMAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

MAZDA DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 92V-139 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mazda B-Series Truck - 1991, 1992

Mazda B-Series - 1991, 1992

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

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Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.