NHTSA recall 85V108000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V108000 |
| Manufacturer | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC |
| Reported | 1985-09-04 |
| Owners notified | 1986-02-14 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 136526 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.
| 1979 MAZDA 626 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
|---|---|
| 1980 MAZDA 626 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1981 MAZDA 626 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1982 MAZDA 626 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1977 MAZDA GLC | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1978 MAZDA GLC | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1979 MAZDA GLC | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1980 MAZDA GLC | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1981 MAZDA GLC | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1982 MAZDA GLC | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1983 MAZDA GLC | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1979 MAZDA RX7 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1980 MAZDA RX7 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1981 MAZDA RX7 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1982 MAZDA RX7 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
| 1983 MAZDA RX7 | Built 1976-12-01 to 1983-02-01. |
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