SteeringRecall 85V-108 · Mazda vehicles

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 85V-108 covers 136,526 Mazda vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected136,5263 models

ReportedSep 4, 1985Owners notified Feb 14, 1986

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V108000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mazda 6261979, 1980, 1981, 1982

Mazda GLC1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Mazda RX-71979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

Built from December 1, 1976 to February 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.