WHEN THE VEHICLE IS EXPOSED TO TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT
— Recall Campaign #91V013000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,680 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
91V013000
| Manufacturer: | Mazda North American Operations |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 22, 1991 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 91V013000 |
| Units affected: | 6,680 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE POWER ASSIST WHICHDESCREASES BRAKING ABILITY, AND PRESENTS A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE.