Vehicle recall 91V079000 · May 13, 1991
1991 Mazda Miata
A return fluid line of the front brake system is misconnected to a rear brake fluid return.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A return fluid line of the front brake system is misconnected to a rear brake fluid return. When the ABS system comes into use, all the fluid from the front brakes goes to the rear brake system. The fluid returns to the front system when the brake pedal is released.
- Consequence
- Total loss of fluid in the front brake system leads toincreased stopping distances, and could result in vehicle collision.
- Remedy
- Replace defective ABS systems.
- Notes
- System: anti-lock brake systems (ABS).vehicle description: passenger vehicles with anti-lock brake systems.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 91V079000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 13, 1991
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- June 14, 1991
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda Miata (1991): 1991
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