Vehicle recall 87V160000 · October 14, 1987
1986-1987 Mazda RX-7
In areas of heavy usage, road salt may accumulate at surfaces of components of front brake calipers.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- In areas of heavy usage, road salt may accumulate at surfaces of components of front brake calipers.
- Consequence
- This would eventually cause disc pad liner corrosionthat would prevent free movement of disc pads resulting in ineffective brakingof the front brakes.
- Remedy
- Repair front brake calipers to prevent road salt accumulation.
- Notes
- System: front brake calipersvehicle description: passenger cars
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V160000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 14, 1987
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- January 15, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,850
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda RX-7 (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
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