NHTSA recall 03V-207 (03V207000)

parking brake recall reported June 5, 2003 - about 45,600 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 03V207000
Also written as: 03V-207
Manufacturer number: 1203F
Reported: June 5, 2003
Vehicles affected: ~45,600
Component: parking brake

What is being recalled

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.

Why it is dangerous

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.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 03V-207 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda MAZDA6 - 2002, 2003

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