Mazda 1991 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled May 13, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V079000 · Mazda
Hazard
TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM LEADS TOINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
Remedy
REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS.
Units
300 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS.
Product
Mazda MIATA
Manufacturer(s)
Mazda Motor Corp.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →