1st Generation (1978-1985) RX-7 Recalls 1979 Steering Recall 1979 Steering Recall NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V108000 Component: Steering Manufacturer: Mazda (North America),Inc Potential Number of Units Affected: 136526 Year: 1979 Make: Mazda Model: RX-7 Manufactured From: DEC 1976 To: FEB 1983 Year of Recall: '85 Type of Report: Vehicle 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. Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality. Vehicle Description: Passenger cars with rear wheel drive. System: Steering. back to top Source: <NHTSA- Office of Defects Investigation Recall Database>