Component Description
STEERING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
19761201
End Date Of Manufacturing
19830201
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
136526
Date Owner Notified By MFR
19860214
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Mfg
Mazda North American Operations
Report Received Date
19850904
Record Creation Date
19850917
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Recall Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.