Mazda 1977–1983 Steering recall
Recalled September 4, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V108000 · Mazda
Remedy
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Units
136,526 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Product
Mazda 626 · Mazda GLC · Mazda RX7
Manufacturer(s)
Mazda North American Operations
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →