Vehicle Recall Archive for 1982 MAZDA

Record ID 11547
Campaign Number 85V108000
Make of Vehicle MAZDA
Model of Vehicle RX7
Year 1982
Make Campaign Number
Component Description STEERING
Defect 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.
Effect of Defect
Fix Defect REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Manufacturers MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Start of Manufacture 19761201
End of Manufacture 19830201
Type of Recall VEHICLE
Number Affected 136526
Date Owners Notified 19860214
Initiated By ODI
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received 19850904
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard


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