SPARTAN GLC 1980: STEERING

Make : SPARTAN Model : GLC Year : 1980
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
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
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.
Consequence:
     
Remedy:
      REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Report Initiator: ODI V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.