Mazda Rx7 1981

Model Rx7 made in 1981 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 1981

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING
85V108000MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 12/01/1976 to 02/01/1983V (Vehicle)13652602/14/1986ODIMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS09/04/198509/17/1985
Defect SummaryIn 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 SummaryReplace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.
NotesVehicle description: passenger cars with rear wheel drive.system: steering.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
001/97G04/08/199752503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure. *tw08/14/1997
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
003/97G01/19/199715-070/8852492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation. *tw08/14/1997
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
008/9705/19/199752497Use of a/c tracer dye. *tw08/14/1997
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
0039807/16/1998603907Experiencing oil leak at rear stationary gear o-ring / on - car replacement procedure. *yc03/11/1999