Vehicle recall 96V149000 · August 2, 1996
1993-1995 Mazda RX-7
Oil mist contained in the engine intake air can collect over time in the brake vacuum check valve preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure reducing power…
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- Summary
- Oil mist contained in the engine intake air can collect over time in the brake vacuum check valve preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure reducing power assist to the brakes.
- Consequence
- Brake performance can be diminished increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace two vacuum hoses, including the check valve, with modified hoses.
- Notes
- Owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin during September 1996. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V149000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 2, 1996
- Filed by
- MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC
- Owner notification
- September 27, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 13,900
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mazda RX-7 (1993-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993
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