Brake System Modification (01V382000)

BRAKE SYSTEM MODIFICATION

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2000 Mazda MPV

2001 Mazda MPV

Campaign No: 01V382000

Mfg. Campaign No: 0502A

Number of Affected Vehicles: 00001900

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 1999 04 01

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2001 11 14

DEFECT SUMMARY

Vehicle description: Certain mini vans without anti-lock braking systems (ABS) fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Passenger Car Brake Systems." Due to inappropriate brake pipe layout, these vehicles do not meet the brake stopping distance with partial failure requirements of the standard.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

If partial failure occurred in the braking system, the stopping distance of the vehicle could increase, increasing the risk of a crash.

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Dealers will modify the brake system. Owner notification began January 15, 2002. 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, option #4.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.