Mazda Glc 1982
Model Glc made in 1982 by Mazda got 3 consumer complains there are 4 recalls as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, seats and visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, seat belts and steering.
Model 1982
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TAIL LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V088000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 06/01/1980 to 11/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 87468 | 10/15/1984 | OVSC | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 08/08/1984 | 09/10/1984 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Rear lamps do not meet the maximum intensity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 108, lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment. the lamps produce too much light. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Light bulbs will be replaced with the correct type and the label that specifies the replacement part will be changed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: lighting; tail light bulbs.consequences of defect: rear lights that are brighter than the safety standardpermits may pose a hazard by making it difficult for drivers to the rear toadjust to dark conditions or to judge their distance from the forward vehicle.this could contribute to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V052000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 07/01/1977 to 07/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 232373 | 06/20/1983 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 05/10/1983 | 06/01/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. the bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles that received repair requiringloosening or removal and reinstallation of the upper torso belt anchorage bolt.consequences of defect: in case of an accident the seat belt could loseretaining capability if the bolt is loose or missing and occupant injury couldresult. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V108000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 12/01/1976 to 02/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 136526 | 02/14/1986 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 09/04/1985 | 09/17/1985 | |||||||
| Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars with rear wheel drive.system: steering. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V136000 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 02/01/1982 to 07/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 24270 | 01/24/1986 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 10/23/1985 | 11/04/1985 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fitting of the ball joint between the cruise control lever and the connecting rod may be tight causing binding which affects the throttle return action. consequence of defect: binding of the cruise control connecting rod could result in uncontrolled acceleration which could cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the connecting rod with one designed especially for this model and year. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: cruise control. vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with cruise control. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 001/97G | 04/08/1997 | 52503 | Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
| 003/97G | 01/19/1997 | 15-070/88 | 52492 | Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| 008/97 | 05/19/1997 | 52497 | Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/03/1995 | |||
| Crankshaft has broken, vehicle seized while driving. *ak | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 10/10/1995 | |||
| While getting in drivers seat, seat back broke. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 05/30/1985 | |||
| Interior windshield bubbled due to improper installation. tt | |||