Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipRecall 91V-079 · 1991 Mazda Miata
MAZDA (NORTH AMERICA),INC recall 91V-079 covers 300 1991 Mazda Miata for a service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V079000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
A RETURN FLUID LINE OF THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM IS MISCONNECTED TO A REAR BRAKE FLUID RETURN. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM COMES INTO USE, ALL THE FLUID FROM THE FRONT BRAKES GOES TO THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM. THE FLUID RETURNS TO THE FRONT SYSTEM WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS RELEASED.
The risk
TOTAL LOSS OF FLUID IN THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM LEADS TOINCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES, AND COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE COLLISION.
The fix
REPLACE DEFECTIVE ABS SYSTEMS.
SYSTEM: ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS).VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1991 to April 1, 1991. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.