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
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 |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SEATS | |||
01/08/1992 | 8 | ||
Driver's seat broke during accident, causing driver/passenger to be thrown from vehicle, resulting in injuries. *aw |