Front: control armRecall 92V-045 · 1993 Mazda MX-6
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 92V-045 covers 2,450 1993 Mazda MX-6 for a front: control arm problem, reported to NHTSA on April 2, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V045000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
The 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.
The fix
INSPECT THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN LOOSE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS PRODUCED AT FLAT ROCK, MICHIGAN.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1992 to April 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.