Make : MAZDA | Model : MPV | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890201 - 19890501 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V013000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910215 | Date Received by ODI: 19910122 | Date Added to Database: 19910125 |
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: 6680 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (-15 DEGREES C), THE NEUTRAL DETERGENT USED AS AN ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT MAY STICK TO THE CHECK VALVE, PREVENTING VALVE FROM FUNCTIONING. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE POWER ASSIST WHICHDESCREASES BRAKING ABILITY, AND PRESENTS A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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