MAZDA MX-6 1993: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V045000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | MX-6 | 1993 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-03-25 | 1992-04-02 | 1992-04-09 |
Production Dates: 1992-02-01 - 1992-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda Motor Corp.
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2450
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE LOWER ARM BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION.
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.
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.
