NHTSA Recall 92V139000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V139000; Date: Sep. 30, 1992
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Mazda B-series Truck; 1992 Mazda B-series Truck
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 15,822
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Mazda dealers will replace all four wheels without charge.
Recall Notes:
System: wheels. Vehicle description: pickup trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 29, 1993
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