Component
PARKING BRAKE:INDICATOR LIGHT
Manufacturer
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
What Happened
The parking brake warning light in your vehicle uses a small float to check the brake fluid level. Sometimes, this float can get knocked out of place during production, which means the warning light might not work as it should.
Risk if Unfixed
If the float gets stuck, the warning light might not come on when your brake fluid level is low. This could leave you driving without knowing your brakes are low, which could cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Mazda dealer will need to repair or replace the float in your brake reservoir, but a specific remedy has not been provided yet. You'll be contacted with a service date and should follow up with Mazda at 1-800-222-5500 if you don't receive the repair in a timely manner.
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Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." DURING PRODUCTION, THE FLOAT IN THE FLUID LEVEL SENSOR IN THE BRAKE RESERVOIR CAN BE FORCED OFF OF THE GUIDE RAIL DURING THE FILLING OF THE MASTER CYLINDER.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FLOAT WILL NOT RETURN TO THE GUIDE RAIL AND THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Original — Remedy
MAZDA HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 2003. 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.
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