Mazda North American Operations | NHTSA Recall #94V169002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 94V169002 by Mazda North American Operations. Includes 48,609 affected units, EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE:MECHANICAL, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.

Corrective Action

A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 94V169002
Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations
Report Received Date: 1994-10-31T00:00:00
Subject: Emergency parking brake:mechanical
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 48,609

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Consequence Summary: When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Corrective Action: A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7qxc~yzwy~rskr
NHTSA ID: 94V169002
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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