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1980 MAZDA 626 Recall - Campaign #85V108000

 
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1980 MAZDA 626 RECALL - #85V108000

RECALL FOR STEERING

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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Vehicle 1980 MAZDA 626
Manufacturer MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
Manufactured between 12/1/1976 - 2/1/1983
Recalled on 9/17/1985
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 2/14/1986
# Affected 136,526
Recalled for STEERING
 
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.
Consequences
Corrective action REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH REAR WHEEL DRIVE.SYSTEM: STEERING.
See also 1980 MAZDA 626 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
Technical Service Bulletins Mar 30, 1998 - 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SUBJECT PERTAINING TO MTX OVERHAUL INFORMATION. *YC

Aug 14, 1997 - 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
MAINTENANCE FREE BATTERY - DIAGNOSTIC AND CHARGING PROCEDURE. *TW

Aug 14, 1997 - 114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
WIPER MOTOR INOPERATIVE - CIRCUIT BREAKER ACTIVATION. *TW

Aug 14, 1997 - 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
USE OF A/C TRACER DYE. *TW





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