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NHTSARecalled Apr 2, 1992 · #92V045000

SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UNKNOWN T

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UNKNOWN T
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSPECT THE LOWER BALL JOINT RETAINING BOLTS AND TIGHTEN LOOSE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.

View the official CPSC notice