Recall
Mazda Mpv — 91V013000
NHTSA ID
91V013000
Make
Mazda
Model
Mpv
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1991-01-22
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Units Affected
6,680
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT (-15 DEGREES C), THE NEUTRAL DETERGENT USED AS AN ASSEMBLY LUBRICANT MAY STICK TO THE CHECK VALVE, PREVENTING VALVE FROM FUNCTIONING.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE POWER ASSIST WHICHDESCREASES BRAKING ABILITY, AND PRESENTS A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY.