Make : MAZDA | Model : GLC | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19761201 - 19830201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 85V108000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19860214 | Date Received by ODI: 19850904 | Date Added to Database: 19850917 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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Component: STEERING | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 136526 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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