| Make : MAZDA | Model : MIATA | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 19910101 - 19910401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V079000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19910614 | Date Received by ODI: 19910513 | Date Added to Database: 19910520 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 300 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
A RETURN FLUID LINE OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM IS MISCONNECTED TO A REAR BRAKE FLUID RETURN. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM COMES INTO USE, ALL THE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKES GOES TO THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FLUID RETURNS TO THE FRONT SYSTEM WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED. |
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Consequence:
TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM LEADS TOINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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