MAZDA RX7 1982: STEERING
Make : MAZDA | Model : RX7 | Year : 1982 |
Build Dates : 1976-12-01 - 1983-02-01 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 85V108000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1986-02-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1985-09-04 | Date Added to Database: 1985-09-17 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mazda North American Operations | ||
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Component: STEERING | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 136526 | ||
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING. |