Disc: caliperRecall 87V-160 · 1986–1987 Mazda RX-7
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 87V-160 covers 17,850 1986–1987 Mazda RX-7 for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on October 14, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IN AREAS OF HEAVY USAGE, ROAD SALT MAY ACCUMULATE AT SURFACES OF COMPONENTS OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS.
The risk
THIS WOULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE DISC PAD LINER CORROSIONTHAT WOULD PREVENT FREE MOVEMENT OF DISC PADS RESULTING IN INEFFECTIVE BRAKINGOF THE FRONT BRAKES.
The fix
REPAIR FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS TO PREVENT ROAD SALT ACCUMULATION.
SYSTEM: FRONT BRAKE CALIPERSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 1, 1985 to May 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.