Defect Description For Recall
Vehicles Equipped With Rear Brake Drums Transported By Train May Experience Separation Of The Brake Shoe From The Wheel Brake Cylinder Piston.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
626
Year
1988
Recall Campaign Number
87V196000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Shoes/Linings
Effect Of Defect
Should Separation Occur, Repeated Brake Operation Maydamage The Wheel Brake Cylinder Dust Boot, Allowing Water Or Dust Intrusion Andsubsequent Piston Contamination.
Fix Defect
All Vehicles Will Be Inspected And If No Separation Is Found Grease Will Be Applied To The Component Interface To Lower FriCTIon And Avoid Subsequent Relative Motion. If Separation Is Found The Wheel Brake Cylinder Dust Boot Will Be Replaced.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda (North America),Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19870401
End Of Manufacture
19871201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14807
Date Owners Notified
19880115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Date Report Received
19871229