Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MAZDA
Model Of Vehicle
NAVAJO
Year
1993
Recall Campaign Number
94V169002
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mazda (North America),Inc
Start Of Manufacture
19930801
End Of Manufacture
19940501
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
48609
Date Owners Notified
19941104
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mazda North American Operations
Date Report Received
19941031