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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||||||
| EA93020 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
| EA93020 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA93020 | MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | 08/01/1993 | ||
| Anti lock brakes experience extended stopping distance. | |||
| Vehicles abs braking system in bumpy roads veers and in wet weather has long and extended stopping distances.when holding pedal hard it veers. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1993 | ||
| Brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 02/19/1996 | 9 | ||
| Rear brake drum broke, causing deep gouges/extensive damage to brake pads. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/11/2001 | 2 | 05/01/2000 | |
| The heads were severly cracked. the mechanic said that this should have been recalled because there have , not only been so many instances but many times, as with this case the heads were so severly cracked that only complete replacement is acceptable. *ak | |||