Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 74V-099 · 1974 Mazda RX4
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 74V-099 covers 2,218 1974 Mazda RX4 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MAZDA CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SEDAN, HARD TOP AND WAGON.POSSIBILITY THAT AFTER THEVEHICLE HAS BEEN PARKED AND WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED, THE STEERING WHEEL WILLTURN BY ITSELF, FORCEFULLY, IN EITHER DIRECTION DUE TO AN IMPROPER TOLERANCEWITHIN THE REACTION SENSING SYSTEM.THIS COULD BE CAUSED BY TURNING THESTEERING WHEEL WITHOUT THE POWER STEERING PUMP IN OPERATION.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING THE COMPLETE GEAR BOX ASSEMBLY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.