1977–1983 Mazda GLC Recall
Steering
Issued April 9, 1985 · Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Affected model years
- 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983
- Component
- STEERING
- Vehicles affected
- 136,526
- Report received
- April 9, 1985
Summary
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.
Remedy
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE. SYSTEM: STEERING.
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Data sourced from the NHTSA Recalls database.