Recall Campaign Number 21605 1982 Rx-7 Evaporative Emission System
A. Subject VehiclesThe subject vehicles are all 1982 RX-7 models.
VIN: JM1FB331*C0600001 - JM1FB331*C0656909
B. Notification
The owners of the subject vehicles will be notified on and after May 30, 1986 by first class mail.
C. Necessary Parts Please place your order for a sufficient quantity of the following parts to meet your local requirements in consultation with your District Service Manager.
Charcoal Canister: N231 20 610X (Quantity: 1)
Hose: 9935 10 4150 (Quantity: 1)
Recall Label: 9999 95 009A 86 (Please do not submit this by a warranty claim)
Charcoal Canister Assembly:
D. Repair Procedure
1. Replace the charcoal canister and the thinner of the two hoses connected to the canister with the modified ones.
Authorized Modification Label:
2. Fill out the recall label with the dealer code and the repair date, and affix it on the inside passenger side's B pillar.
E. Warranty Information
Customer Comment Code: 99
Damage Code: 99
Part Number of Main Cause: N231 20 610X
Quantity: 1
Process No: A6009A
Operation No: 13970XRX
Labor Hour: 0.2 hr
Dear Mazda Owner:
According to our records, you own a 1982 model Mazda RX-7.
Tests performed by the Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) have shown that model year 1982 Mazda RX-7s may not conform with Federal emission standards for evaporative emissions. To correct such problems as may exist on individual vehicles, Mazda is recalling them for a free replacement of the charcoal canister with an improved design. This change will not affect your vehicle's fuel economy or performance.
Any Authorized Mazda Dealer can perform this replacement on or after May 30, 1986. Although normally the replacement will take less than fifteen minutes, to minimize your waiting time we recommend that you call your Mazda Dealer to ask if an appointment is necessary.
If you no longer own your 1982 RX-7, please complete the enclosed Change of Ownership pre-paid postcard and mail it to us as soon as possible.
If you have any problem regarding this matter that is not resolved by your Mazda Dealer, or by the nearest Mazda Distributor listed in the Owners Manual for your vehicle, you may wish to contact the U.S. EPA's Manufacturers Operations Division at U.S. EPA - EN-340, Washington D.C. 20460 or (phone) (202) 382-2495.
Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience to you over this matter. We hope you understand that we are conducting this voluntary recall campaign so that your vehicle will continue to serve you to your full satisfaction.
Sincerely, Mazda