STEERING
Defect Description
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.Read more
Remedy
REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.
136,526 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, ALL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.
232,373 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC