Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #00V074000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V074000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 71,000 affected units, MAZDA/BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain reservoir tank caps on the brake master cylinder were produced with a worn out die and lack ventilation holes. as a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank can drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. also, the pressure could reach a point that the brake caliper and drum cylinder are pulled back by the vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V074000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2000-03-07T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/brake master cylinder reservoir

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 71,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 89004

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain reservoir tank caps on the brake master cylinder were produced with a worn out die and lack ventilation holes. as a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank can drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. also, the pressure could reach a point that the brake caliper and drum cylinder are pulled back by the vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time.

Consequence Summary: This condition could cause reduced brake efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-shkk.maf9_2va9

NHTSA ID: 00V074000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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