IDLER ARM PIN BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING
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1983 Mazda RX7
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Copyright © 1998 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC
Saturday, September 08, 2001 09:57AM
ARTICLE BEGINNING
NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN
Model(s): 1983 Mazda GLC (FWD Sedan)
1983 Mazda RX7
Campaign No: 85V108000
Number of Affected Vehicles: 136526
Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1976 DEC
Ending Date of Manufacture: 1983 FEB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:
Passenger cars with rear wheel drive.
SYSTEM:
Steering.
FAULT:
Locks up, Sticks, Grabs
DESCRIPTION OF DEFECT:
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday
through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
END OF ARTICLE
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