1994 MAZDA B2300 Recall 12443 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	94V169002
Make:	Mazda
Model:	B2300
Year:	1994
Component:	Parking brake:conventional
Manufacturers Involved:	Mazda (north america),inc
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/01/1993
End Date Of Manufacturing:	05/01/1994
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	48609
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	11/04/1994
Recall Initiator:	Odi
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mazda north american operations
Date Report Received By ODI:	10/31/1994
Date Added To File:	11/23/1994
Defect Summary:	The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Consequence Summary:	When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. the parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Corrective Action:	A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Further Notes:	System: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles with manual transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact mazda at 1-800-222-5500. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

1994 Mazda B2300 Parking brake:conventional Recall