Mazda 626 (1981) – 85V108000

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

1981

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

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard