1979 Mazda Rx7 Recalls
All 1979 Mazda Rx7 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.September 17th, 1985
Recalled Component
STEERING
STEERING
Recall Date
September 17th, 1985
September 17th, 1985
Units Effected
136,526
136,526
NHTSA Campaign Number: 85V108000
Manufacturer: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
Manufactured Begin Date: December 1st, 1976
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: February 14th, 1986
Defect 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. Corrective Summary:
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.
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