1982 MAZDA GLC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1982 MAZDA GLC
The 1982 MAZDA GLC has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner (1 complaint), and Visibilitywindshield (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1982 MAZDA GLC
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1982 MAZDA GLC, potentially affecting up to 480,637 vehicles.
Recall 85V108000 — STEERING
| 136,526 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 85V136000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 24,270 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 84V088000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 87,468 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Recall 83V052000 — SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
| 232,373 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1982 MAZDA GLC
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1982 MAZDA GLC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE GETTING IN DRIVERS SEAT, SEAT BACK BROKE. TT
CRANKSHAFT HAS BROKEN, VEHICLE SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. *AK
INTERIOR WINDSHIELD BUBBLED DUE TO IMPROPER INSTALLATION. TT
Safety Rating for the 1982 MAZDA GLC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1982 MAZDA GLC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1982 MAZDA GLC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1982 MAZDA GLC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MAZDA GLC
- 1977 MAZDA GLC — 0 complaints
- 1978 MAZDA GLC — 0 complaints
- 1979 MAZDA GLC — 0 complaints
- 1980 MAZDA GLC — 0 complaints
- 1981 MAZDA GLC — 0 complaints
- 1982 MAZDA GLC (current)
- 1983 MAZDA GLC — 0 complaints
- 1984 MAZDA GLC — 1 complaint
- 1985 MAZDA GLC — 1 complaint
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