NHTSA recall 92V045000
Suspension · Mazda Motor Corp.
April 2, 1992report date
2,450units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The lower arm ball joints on both sides of the front suspension may not have been torqued to specification.
Why it matters: 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: Inspect the lower ball joint retaining bolts and tighten loose bolts to the correct torque.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1993 Mazda Mx-6.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 92V045000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.