Recall 87V160000: 1986–1987 Mazda RX-7

Report received

Oct 14, 1987

Manufacturer

Mazda (north america),inc

Potentially affected

17,850vehicles

Model years

1986–1987

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

In areas of heavy usage, road salt may accumulate at surfaces of components of front brake calipers.

Possible consequence

This would eventually cause disc pad liner corrosionthat would prevent free movement of disc pads resulting in ineffective brakingof the front brakes.

Remedy

Repair front brake calipers to prevent road salt accumulation.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1986 Mazda RX-711 complaints
• 1987 Mazda RX-751 complaints