Mazda Rx7 1982
Model Rx7 made in 1982 by Mazda got 2 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 4 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment and power train. There was one recall concerning 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 05/20/1993 | 75742 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1982 mazda rx7. the contact stated that while driving 40 mph she lost the ability to steer the vehicle. the loss of steering control could cause a crash. a technician stated that the vehicle identification number was excluded from recall# 85v108000, steering; therefore, she was ineligible for a free remedy. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 75,742. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 03/04/1997 | 1 | ||
| Wheel fell off, causing accident. (new jersey state police report) | |||