NHTSA recall 01V024000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Mazda Protege
Reported Feb 1, 200113,000 vehicles affectedMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONSBuilt Jul 24, 2000 – Dec 22, 2000
The defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some left side rear brake hoses were damaged during assembly. brake fluid leakage could occur.
The risk
Brake performance would be degraded, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the brake hose and, if necessary, replace the hose. owner notification began february 20, 2001. 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.