Recall Date:
SEP 04, 1985
Model Affected:
1981 MAZDA RX7
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