Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
96V024002MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INCfrom 03/01/1991 to 11/01/1993V (Vehicle)250005/21/1996ODIMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS02/28/199602/29/1996
Defect SummaryThe 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
NotesSystem: 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.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
9708300019708/30/199754215Rear brakes grab and squeal after the vehicle has been sitting for a long period of time. *yc03/30/1998
002/9509/01/199546695Drift/pull while braking and steering. *sd04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS
P007/94R10/01/1994P007/9438084Rear brake squeal/grab. *tw02/28/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
001/97P03/27/199752468Rear brake squeal / grab. *tw08/14/1997

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA95018MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS06/19/199504/02/1996SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER96V024001
 Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.
EA95018MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS06/19/199504/02/1996SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER96V024000
 Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.
EA95018MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS06/19/199504/02/1996SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER96V024002
 Stress corrosion cracking (scc) occurs in studs used to secure brake master cyinder to power brake booster.due to scc, the studs fracture and master cylinder separates from booster.this results in sudden, unforeseen, and complete loss of braking.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
01/16/1995
 The abs system is not working well.please describe. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
 While driving at any rate of speed ,brakes will intermittently lock up, causing vehicle to jerk due to defective valve which dealer claims is an unusual part to fail. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
08/01/1997105/22/1997
 The proportioning valve failed closed and did not allow for the brake fluid to go to the rear brakes, as a result the rear brakes failed resulting in the front tires locking up and skidded causing collision. *mjs
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
03/08/2000
 Brake rotors needed to be replaced, as well as u joints/ power steering/bushings and wheel bearings. deale has had car for four months. *ak
03/28/1996
 Right front rotor bolts came loose, causing damage to the rotor. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
08/28/19958
 Brakes locked up due to defective rear brake shoes/drums.