Mazda Rx7 1983

Model Rx7 made in 1983 by Mazda got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 3 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference to seats. . Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, equipment. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1983

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

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SEATS
01/08/19928
 Driver's seat broke during accident, causing driver/passenger to be thrown from vehicle, resulting in injuries. *aw