Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
626
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
85V108000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace Pin With One Of Improved Corrosion Resistant Quality.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda (North America),Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19761201
End Of Manufacture
19830201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
136526
Date Owners Notified
19860214
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Date Report Received
19850904