NHTSA Recall 87V160000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V160000; Date: Oct. 14, 1987

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

Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Mazda RX7;  1987 Mazda RX7

Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper

Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc

Affected Units:: 17,850

Recall Summary:

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

How to Fix:

Repair front brake calipers to prevent road salt accumulation.

Recall Notes:

System: front brake calipersvehicle description: passenger cars

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 15, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Mazda vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.