Mazda 626, GLC, RX7 (1977-1983): Steering
Recall 85V108000 · Sep 4, 1985 · Mazda (North America),inc
136,526
vehicles affected
136,526
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V108000
- Date
- Sep 4, 1985
- Maker
- Mazda (North America),inc
- Units affected
- 136,526
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 1977-1983
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 16 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V108000?
3 models: Mazda 626 (1979-1982), Mazda GLC (1977-1983), Mazda RX7 (1979-1983), about 136,526 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V108000?
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.