Recall 00V074000: 1999–2000 Mazda 626

Report received

Mar 7, 2000

Manufacturer

Mazda north american operations

Potentially affected

71,000vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain reservoir tank caps on the brake master cylinder were produced with a worn out die and lack ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank can drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. Also, the pressure could reach a point that the brake caliper and drum cylinder are pulled back by the vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time.

Possible consequence

This condition could cause reduced brake efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Mazda 626318 complaints
• 2000 Mazda 626217 complaints