1980 MAZDA 626 Recalls (2)

Campaign:: 83V052000 on 05/31/1983
Component:: Seat belts:front:anchorage
Manufactured:: 06/30/1977 - 06/30/1982
Affected:: 232,373
Defect:: Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. the bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation.
Correction:: Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles that received repair requiringloosening or removal and reinstallation of the upper torso belt anchorage bolt.consequences of defect: in case of an accident the seat belt could loseretaining capability if the bolt is loose or missing and occupant injury couldresult.
Campaign:: 85V108000 on 09/16/1985
Component:: Steering
Manufactured:: 11/30/1976 - 01/31/1983
Affected:: 136,526
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.
Notes:: Vehicle description: passenger cars with rear wheel drive.system: steering.

1980 MAZDA 626 TSBs (4)