Equipment recall 93E035000 · October 13, 1993

Mazda 626, Mazda MX-6 and 1 more model

The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

This is a recall of aftermarket equipment listed for the vehicles below. It applies only if the recalled part was installed on the vehicle.

Summary: The groove for the rear wheel bearing retainer ring was incorrectly machined.
Consequence: If the retaining ring does not sit correctly in thegroove, the axle lug nuts will break, causing the brake drum, wheel, and tireassembly to separate from the vehicle.
Remedy: Midas shops will replace the brake drums with other brake drums from another supplier.
Notes: System: brakes; hydraulic; shoe and drum systems; drum.equipment description: replacement brake drums for passenger vehicles, midaspart no. Bd 1552.NOTES: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact the national highway traffic safety administration'sauto safety AT1-800-424-9393.EMPIRE motor company, ltd., of tokyo, japan manufactured these brake drums. Theu.s.a. Representative is emc of america, los angeles, ca.these brake drums were installed on vehicles from July 13, 1993 throughseptember 30, 1993.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93E035000
Reported to NHTSA: October 13, 1993
Filed by: MIDAS INTERNATIONAL CORP.
Owner notification: September 30, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 300
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum

Recall 93E035000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Ford Probe (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Mazda 626 (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
Mazda MX-6 (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989

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