OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

85V108000

Steering

Reported Sep 4, 1985 · MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC

Summary

IN CERTAIN HIGH SALT AREAS, THE IDLER ARM IS EXPOSED TO ROAD SALT WHICH CAUSES THE DUST SEAL TO DETERIORATE RESULTING IN IDLER ARM PIN CORROSION. THIS CAUSES THE PIN TO FREEZE AND BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A BROKEN IDLER ARM PIN COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND MAY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1983 Mazda Glc 1983 Mazda RX7 1982 Mazda RX7 1982 Mazda Glc 1982 Mazda 626 1981 Mazda RX7 1981 Mazda 626 1981 Mazda Glc 1980 Mazda 626 1980 Mazda RX7 1980 Mazda Glc 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Mazda 626 1979 Mazda Glc 1978 Mazda Glc 1977 Mazda Glc

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