Recall Date:
SEP 04, 1985
Model Affected:
1981 MAZDA 626
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.
Units Affected:
136526
Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Recall Date:
MAY 10, 1983
Model Affected:
1981 MAZDA 626
Summary:
ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Consequence:
Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, ALL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
Units Affected:
232373
Notes:
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC