MAZDA RX4 1974: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 74V099000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MAZDA | RX4 | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1974-06-20 | 1974-06-21 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda North American Operations
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2218
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
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'.
