THE STEEL SPOKED WHEEL ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED AS STANDARD EQUIPMENT OR OFFERED AS AN OPTION ON THESE VEHICLES
— Recall Campaign #92V139000
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 recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 15,822 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
92V139000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda Motor Corp. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 30, 1992 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 92V139000 |
| Units affected: | 15,822 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- MAZDA DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL FOUR WHEELS WITHOUT CHARGE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS.