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 | |||||
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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. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
97083000197 | 08/30/1997 | 54215 | Rear brakes grab and squeal after the vehicle has been sitting for a long period of time. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
002/95 | 09/01/1995 | 46695 | Drift/pull while braking and steering. *sd | 04/25/1996 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||||
P007/94R | 10/01/1994 | P007/94 | 38084 | Rear brake squeal/grab. *tw | 02/28/1995 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||||
001/97P | 03/27/1997 | 52468 | Rear brake squeal / grab. *tw | 08/14/1997 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA95018 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024001 | |
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. | ||||||
EA95018 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024000 | |
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. | ||||||
EA95018 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 06/19/1995 | 04/02/1996 | SEPARATION OF MASTER CYLINDER | 96V024002 | |
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 date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
10/14/1998 | 0 | ||
Rear anti- lock brakes lock up. consumer states afraid that one day the auto may not stop. *ak | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
09/20/1998 | 3 | ||
Brakes replaced three times. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
04/23/1997 | 2 | 04/23/1997 | |
Brake caliper, rotor and pads failed. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
04/23/1997 | 2 | 04/23/1997 | |
Brake caliper, rotor and pads failed. | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
04/23/1997 | 2 | 04/23/1997 | |
Brake caliper, rotor and pads failed. |