2000 MAZDA 626 Recall 35291 Details
 

2000 Mazda 626	Recalls & TSB's >> Recall Lookup >> 2000 >> Mazda >> 626
NHTSA Campaign #:	00V074000
Manufacturer Campaign #:	89004
Make:	Mazda
Model:	626
Year:	2000
Component:	Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda north american operations
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	02/01/1999
End Date Of Manufacturing:	01/31/2000
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	71000
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	04/21/2000
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	03/07/2000
Date Added To File:	03/13/2000
Defect Summary:	Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. certain reservoir tank caps on the brake master cylinder were produced with a worn out die and lack ventilation holes. as a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank can drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. also, the pressure could reach a point that the brake caliper and drum cylinder are pulled back by the vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time.
Consequence Summary:	This condition could cause reduced brake efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.
Further Notes:	Owner notification began april 21, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2000 Mazda 626 Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder Recall