1979 Mazda 626 Recalls

2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns were found for the 1979 Mazda 626.

NHTSA Recall 85V108000

Component: STEERING

Recall date: 1985-09-04

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.

Safety Risk

Remedy

REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.

NHTSA Recall 83V052000

Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE

Recall date: 1983-05-10

Defect Summary

ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.

Safety Risk

Remedy

UPON INSPECTION, ALL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.

Important Recall Information

Recall applicability can depend on VIN and production details. Confirm your specific vehicle with the manufacturer or the official NHTSA VIN recall lookup.