NHTSA Recall 01V024000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V024000; Date: Feb. 1, 2001
Brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Mazda Protege; 2001 Mazda Protege
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 13,000
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. Brake fluid leakage could occur.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the brake hose and, if necessary, replace the hose. Owner notification began February 20, 2001. 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.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 20, 2001
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