Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #85V108000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V108000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 136,526 affected units, STEERING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V108000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 1985-09-04T00:00:00

Subject: Steering

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 136,526

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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 Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-v35q~5ghp.6n5b

NHTSA ID: 85V108000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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