1979 Mazda 626
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Mazda 626. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1979 Mazda 626. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace pin with one of improved corrosion resistant quality.
Anchorage bolt may have been improperly reinstalled after vehicle repair. The bolt could loosen during normal vehicle operation.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Upon inspection, all improperly installed bolts will be removed and reinstalled correctly.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 52503Maintenance free battery - diagnostic and charging procedure.
- 52497Use of a/c tracer dye.
- 52492Wiper motor inoperative - circuit breaker activation.
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