NHTSA Recall 96V024002
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V024002; Date: Feb. 28, 1996
If a crack occurs, it could result in one or both studs fracturing. The master cylinder could then separate from the vacuum booster, when the brakes are applied, preventing the service brakes from fully activating increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Mazda B-series Truck; 1991 Mazda Navajo; 1992 Mazda Navajo; 1993 Mazda Navajo; 1994 Mazda Navajo
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
Manufactured by: Mazda (north America),inc
Affected Units:: 2,500
Recall Summary:
The studs which attach the brake master cylinder to the power brake vacuum booster assembly can develop stress corrosion cracking after being operated for an extended period of time in the southern California location.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the power brake vacuum booster assembly.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; power assist; primary; booster. Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty trucks originally sold or currently registered in the southern California counties of los angeles, orange, san bernadino, san diego, riverside, ventura, santa barbara, san luis obispo, imperial, and kern. Note: 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 21, 1996
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