WheelsRecall 92V-139 · 1991–1992 Mazda B-series Truck
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 92V-139 covers 15,822 1991–1992 Mazda B-series Truck for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on September 30, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
MAZDA DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS.
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 November 1, 1990 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- WHEEL CRACKINGNHTSA