Recall 03V-207: 2002–2003 Mazda Mazda6

MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Jun 5, 2003, covering about 45,600 vehicles.

NHTSA number
03V-207
Report date
Jun 5, 2003
Vehicles affected
45,600
Owners notified
Jul 14, 2003

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

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.

Notes

Mazda recall no. 1203f.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
ComponentParking Brake › Indicator Light
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance)
NHTSA campaign number03V207000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mazda Mazda62002, 2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 03V-207?

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.

How is recall 03V-207 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.