Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V024002 | MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | from 03/01/1991 to 11/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2500 | 05/21/1996 | ODI | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 02/28/1996 | 02/29/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern california location. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. the master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; power assist; primary; booster. vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks originally sold or currently registered in the southern california counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern. note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/03/1997 | 2 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Abs brakes on rear always been bad, very grabby, lockup with medium to hard pressure. reported to dealer, checked, said no problem found. there is a problem, there's always been a problem and now it is getting worse. i've almost had an accident on several occasions as a direct result of this problem. i've been living with it for several years, but it is getting to the point where it is extremly dangerous. i've set up an appointment with the dealer, but wanted it on record with you as well. front spindle and bearing went out at 28,439 miles. dealer replaced. it is going out again at 53,000 miles. only supposed to be checked ever 30,000 miles not replaced! | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/14/2005 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Parking brake non-functional. fuel leak, not able to locate. repair shop claims probable no under warranty. brake vacuum booster is failing. rotors have been turned,pads replaced. drivers seat back broken. repaired. broken again. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/17/2000 | |||
| While driving abs and brake light came on, indicating a problem with the systems. abs system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| On wet surface experience brake lockup and pedal faded (abs). tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/21/1998 | |||
| When driving there was a rubbing noise, and consumer took vehicle to the mazda shop for repairs. dealer stated that the problem was within the power steering. dealer replaced power steering pump. consumer took vehicle to another dealer due to the rubbing noise. dealer checked the brakes, and noticed hardware was missing and the brakes were rubbing on the side of the vehicle. the problem was fixed. *ak | |||
| 03/07/1998 | |||
| Vehicle exhibits knocking sound coming from passenger's area or rear of vehicle, generally from heat shield. also, brakes either hesitate/slam or grind.in addition, rough idling. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| The studs that attach the master cylinder to power brake vacuum booster broke, causing the master cylinder to separate from the power brake vacuum booster. also, the vehicle was not included in recall #96v024002. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 02/17/2000 | |||
| While driving abs and brake light came on, indicating a problem with the systems. abs system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. please provide further information. *ak | |||