1982 Mazda GLC

Recalls

4 recalls name the 1982 Mazda GLC. Newest first.

• Vehicle speed control

  Oct 23, 1985NHTSA 85V13600024,270 vehicles

  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…

  Risk and remedy

  Remedy

  Replace the connecting rod with one designed especially for this model and year.

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• Steering

  Sep 4, 1985NHTSA 85V108000136,526 vehicles

  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.

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• Exterior lighting › Tail lights

  Aug 8, 1984NHTSA 84V08800087,468 vehicles

  Rear lamps do not meet the maximum intensity requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 108, "lamps, reflective devices and associated equipment". The lamps produce too much light.

  Risk and remedy

  Remedy

  Light bulbs will be replaced with the correct type and the label that specifies the replacement part will be changed.

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• Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

  May 10, 1983NHTSA 83V052000232,373 vehicles

  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.

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Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Engine and engine cooling1
2. Seats1
3. Visibility1

Latest complaints

• Oct 10, 1995PA
  Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

  While getting in drivers seat, seat back broke. tt

• Jul 7, 1995LA
  Engine and engine cooling › Engine

  Crankshaft has broken, vehicle seized while driving. *ak

• May 30, 1995CA
  Visibility › Windshield

  Interior windshield bubbled due to improper installation. tt

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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