NHTSA recall 96V-149 (96V149000)

service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 2, 1996 - about 13,900 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 96V149000
Also written as: 96V-149
Reported: August 2, 1996
Vehicles affected: ~13,900
Component: service brakes, hydraulic

What is being recalled

OIL MIST CONTAINED IN THE ENGINE INTAKE AIR CAN COLLECT OVER TIME IN THE BRAKE VACUUM CHECK VALVE PREVENTING THE CHECK VALVE FROM OPENING AT THE SPECIFIED PRESSURE REDUCING POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES.

Why it is dangerous

BRAKE PERFORMANCE CAN BE DIMINISHED INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE TWO VACUUM HOSES, INCLUDING THE CHECK VALVE, WITH MODIFIED HOSES.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 96V-149 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mazda RX-7 - 1993, 1994

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.