Vehicle recall 92V045000 · April 2, 1992
1993 Mazda MX-6
The lower arm ball joints on both sides of the front suspension may not have been torqued to specification.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The lower arm ball joints on both sides of the front suspension may not have been torqued to specification.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- Inspect the lower ball joint retaining bolts and tighten loose bolts to the correct torque.
- Notes
- System: suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars produced at flat rock, michigan.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V045000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 2, 1992
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- March 25, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,450
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Control arm
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda MX-6 (1993): 1993
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