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Mazda GLC recalls by model year

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

4 owner complaints analyzed

4 distinct recall campaigns

Not available median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1977 to 1985 model years. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Compare model years

Recalls by model year

All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.

Recall campaigns

Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.

1977
1
1978
2
1979
2
1980
2
1981
2
1982
4
1983
2
1985
0
Recall campaigns data
CategoryCount
19771
19782
19792
19802
19812
19824
19832
19850

1977: 1; 1978: 2; 1979: 2; 1980: 2; 1981: 2; 1982: 4; 1983: 2; 1985: 0

Year-by-year records

Mazda GLC model-year comparison
Model yearComplaintsRecallsChange in recalls
197701Not available
197802+1
1979020
1980020
1981020
198234+2
198302-2
198510Not available

Recall history

4 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

85V108000 · Steering

Reported: 1985-09-04 (September 4, 1985) · Model years: 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

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.

Remedy: REPLACE PIN WITH ONE OF IMPROVED CORROSION RESISTANT QUALITY.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
83V052000 · Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Reported: 1983-05-10 (May 10, 1983) · Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983

ANCHORAGE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY REINSTALLED AFTER VEHICLE REPAIR. THE BOLT COULD LOOSEN DURING NORMAL VEHICLE OPERATION.

Remedy: UPON INSPECTION, ALL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BOLTS WILL BE REMOVED AND REINSTALLED CORRECTLY.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
84V088000 · Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights

Reported: 1984-08-08 (August 8, 1984) · Model years: 1982

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.

Remedy: LIGHT BULBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT TYPE AND THE LABEL THAT SPECIFIES THE REPLACEMENT PART WILL BE CHANGED.

NHTSA campaign record ↗
85V136000 · Vehicle Speed Control

Reported: 1985-10-23 (October 23, 1985) · Model years: 1982

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 CONNECTING ROD COULD RESULT IN UNCONTROLLED ACCELERATION WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE CONNECTING ROD WITH ONE DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THIS MODEL AND YEAR.

NHTSA campaign record ↗