| Make : MAZDA | Model : MAZDA6 | Year : 2002 |
| Build Dates : 20021002 - 20030527 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V207000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030714 | Date Received by ODI: 20030605 | Date Added to Database: 20030604 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA), INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA), INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1203F | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 45600 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: OVSC | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 135 S5.5.1 | |
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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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