Recall
Mazda 626 — 85V108000
NHTSA ID
85V108000
Make
Mazda
Model
626
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1985-09-04
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
136,526
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
Remedy
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.