Idler Arm Pin Breakage Could Cause Loss Of Steering; Nhtsa Recall Bulletin; Vehicle Description; Description Of Deffect - Mazda 1983 RX7 Service Manual

IDLER ARM PIN BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING

ARTICLE BEGINNING

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

Model(s):
Campaign No:
Number of Affected Vehicles:
Beginning Date of Manufacture:
Ending Date of Manufacture:

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.
information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123.
impaired, call (800) 424-9153.
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1983 Mazda RX7
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1983 Mazda GLC (FWD Sedan)
1983 Mazda RX7
85V108000
136526
1976 DEC
1983 FEB
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