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NHTSARecalled Sep 4, 1985 · #85V108000

STEERING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
STEERING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.

View the official CPSC notice