| Make : MAZDA | Model : RX7 | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 19911201 - 19951222 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V149000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19960927 | Date Received by ODI: 19960802 | Date Added to Database: 19960809 |
| 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:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 13900 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
OIL MIST CONTAINED IN THE ENGINE INTAKE AIR CAN COLLECT OVER TIME IN THE BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE PREVENTING THE CHECK VALVE FROM OPENING AT THE SPECIFIED PRESSURE REDUCING POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES. |
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Consequence:
BRAKE PERFORMANCE CAN BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE TWO VACUUM HOSES, INCLUDING THE CHECK VALVE, WITH MODIFIED HOSES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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