NHTSA Recall 94V169002
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V169002; Date: Oct. 31, 1994
When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Mazda B-series Truck; 1993 Mazda Navajo; 1994 Mazda Navajo
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 48,609
Recall Summary:
The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
How to Fix:
A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
Recall Notes:
System: emergency parking brake; mechanical. Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles with manual transmissions. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 4, 1994
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