Mazda Rx7 1979
Model Rx7 made in 1979 by Mazda got 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and equipment. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1979
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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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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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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 | |
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
00398 | 07/16/1998 | 603907 | Experiencing oil leak at rear stationary gear o-ring / on - car replacement procedure. *yc | 03/11/1999 |