Vehicle recall 85V108000 · September 4, 1985
Mazda GLC, RX-7 and 1 more model
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars with rear wheel drive.system: steering.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V108000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 1985
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- February 14, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 136,526
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Steering
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