Vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 91V-013 · 1989 Mazda MPV

MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 91V-013 covers 6,680 1989 Mazda MPV for a vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on January 22, 1991.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected6,6801 model

ReportedJan 22, 1991Owners notified Feb 15, 1991

Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V013000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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 risk

THIS COULD CAUSE AN INOPERATIVE BRAKE POWER ASSIST WHICHDESCREASES BRAKING ABILITY, AND PRESENTS A POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE VACUUM HOSE ASSEMBLY.

SYSTEM: BRAKE VACUUM HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MULTI-PURPOSE VEHICLE.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mazda MPV1989

Built from February 1, 1989 to May 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.