Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #03V207000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V207000 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 45,600 affected units, MAZDA/FMVSS 135/BRAKE RESERVOIR, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." during production, the float in the fluid level sensor in the brake reservoir can be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder.

Corrective Action

Mazda has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. owner notification began july 14, 2003. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V207000

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations

Report Received Date: 2003-06-05T00:00:00

Subject: Mazda/fmvss 135/brake reservoir

Component: Parking Brake

Potentially Affected Units: 45,600

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 1203F

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems." during production, the float in the fluid level sensor in the brake reservoir can be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder.

Consequence Summary: Should this occur, it is possible that the float will not return to the guide rail and the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function.

Corrective Action: Mazda has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. owner notification began july 14, 2003. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-a2t2_4fa5-ux57

NHTSA ID: 03V207000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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