Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
626
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V074000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Cause Reduced Brake Efficiency, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Reservoir Cap And Replace It, If Necessary.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Start Of Manufacture
19990201
End Of Manufacture
20000131
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
71000
Date Owners Notified
20000421
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda Motor Corp.
Date Report Received
20000307
Make Campaign Number
89004