Mazda North American Operations: Safety Recalls in 1985

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Mazda North American Operations in 1985. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 23, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:SPEED CONTROL

FITTING OF THE BALL JOINT BETWEEN THE CRUISE CONTROL LEVER AND THE CONNECTING ROD MAY BE TIGHT CAUSING BINDING WHICH AFFECTS THE THROTTLE RETURN ACTION. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: BINDING OF THE CRUISE CONTROL CONNECTING ROD COULD RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

NHTSA ID: 85V136000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 24,270

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD WITH ONE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 4, 1985

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING

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.

NHTSA ID: 85V108000