Steering Mazda recall

MAZDA reported this recall to NHTSA on September 4, 1985. It covers about 136,526 vehicles across 16 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 85V108000
Reported: Sep 4, 1985
Vehicles: 136,526
Area: Steering

The problem

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.

The fix

Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.

Contacts

Vehicle description: passenger cars with rear wheel drive. System: steering.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mazda dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V108000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1979 Mazda 626	0	2	A
1980 Mazda 626	0	2	A
1981 Mazda 626	0	2	A
1982 Mazda 626	0	2	A
1977 Mazda GLC	0	1	B
1978 Mazda GLC	0	2	C
1979 Mazda GLC	0	2	C
1980 Mazda GLC	0	2	C
1981 Mazda GLC	0	2	C
1982 Mazda GLC	3	4	F
1983 Mazda GLC	0	2	C
1979 Mazda RX7	0	1	A
1980 Mazda RX7	0	1	A
1981 Mazda RX7	0	1	A
1982 Mazda RX7	2	1	B
1983 Mazda RX7	1	1	C

Questions

Is the 85V108000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MAZDA's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V108000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V108000 announced?

MAZDA reported it to NHTSA on September 4, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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