NHTSA Recall 85V108000
Filed by Mazda North American Operations. Component: Steering. Reported 1985-09-04. An estimated 136,526 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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 the manufacturer will do
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.
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