NHTSA safety recall

Recall 85V108000

Steering — Mazda · reported 4 Sep 1985 · 136,526 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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 fix

REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.

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

NHTSA campaign
85V108000
Filed by
Mazda (north America),inc
Report received
4 Sep 1985
Owners notified
14 Feb 1986
Potentially affected
136,526

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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