Mazda Recall 85V108000: Steering

NHTSA recall 85V108000 · announced September 4, 1985 · filed by Mazda (north America),inc · 136,526 units affected

The problem

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1979 Mazda 626
• 1980 Mazda 626
• 1981 Mazda 626
• 1982 Mazda 626
• 1977 Mazda Glc
• 1978 Mazda Glc
• 1979 Mazda Glc
• 1980 Mazda Glc
• 1981 Mazda Glc
• 1982 Mazda Glc
• 1983 Mazda Glc
• 1979 Mazda Rx7
• 1980 Mazda Rx7
• 1981 Mazda Rx7
• 1982 Mazda Rx7
• 1983 Mazda Rx7

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.