MAZDA MIATA 1991: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
| Make : MAZDA | Model : MIATA | Year : 1991 |
| Build Dates : 1991-01-01 - 1991-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 91V079000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1991-06-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1991-05-13 | Date Added to Database: 1991-05-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 300 | ||
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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. |
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Consequence:
TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM LEADS TOINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS 'ABS'.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. |
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