NHTSA Recall 03V207000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V207000; Date: Jun. 5, 2003
Should this occur, it is possible that the float will not return to the guide rail and the brake fluid level warning indicator may not function.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Mazda MAZDA6; 2003 Mazda MAZDA6
Component: Parking Brake:indicator Light
Manufactured by: Mazda North American Operations
Affected Units:: 45,600
Recall Summary:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to comply with requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "passenger car brake systems. " during production, the float in the fluid level sensor in the brake reservoir can be forced off of the guide rail during the filling of the master cylinder.
How to Fix:
Mazda has not yet provided a remedy for this campaign. Owner notification began July 14, 2003. 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:
Mazda recall no. 1203f. Customers can 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: Jul 14, 2003
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