Large Recall NHTSA · 85V108000 Reported September 4, 1985

Steering

Q: What is recall 85V108000?

NHTSA recall 85V108000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on September 4, 1985. It addresses: Steering. The recall affects approximately 136,526 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mazda North American Operations · N/A · 136,526 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

85V108000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mazda North American Operations

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

136,526

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 4, 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.

Corrective Action

Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference recall ID 85V108000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 85V108000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 85V108000?

NHTSA recall 85V108000 was issued by Mazda North American Operations on September 4, 1985. It addresses: Steering. The recall affects approximately 136,526 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mazda North American Operations dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 85V108000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.