Mazda B-SERIES Truck, Navajo (1993-1994): Parking brake
Recall 94V169002 · Oct 31, 1994 · Mazda (North America),inc
48,609
vehicles affected
48,609
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 94V169002
- Date
- Oct 31, 1994
- Maker
- Mazda (North America),inc
- Units affected
- 48,609
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake > Conventional
- Model years
- 1993-1994
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL SELF-ADJUST PAWL DOES NOT LINE UP PROPERLY WITH THE SELF-ADJUST RACHET CAUSING THE PAWL TO SLIP OVER ONE OR MORE TEETH IN THE RACHET.
What can happen
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Mazda | B-Series Truck | 1994 |
| Mazda | Navajo | 1993-1994 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 94V169002?
2 models: Mazda B-Series Truck (1994), Mazda Navajo (1993-1994), about 48,609 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 94V169002?
A WEDGE WILL BE INSTALLED WHICH WILL SERVE TO LOCK THE PARKING BRAKE SELF-ADJUST MECHANISM PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACHET. ALSO, OWNERS WILL BE ADVISED TO RELEASE AND REAPPLY THE PARKING BRAKE WHENEVER TOOTH SKIP OCCURS AND WILL BE REMINDED TO ALWAYS TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND LEAVE THE VEHICLE IN GEAR WHEN THE.
What can happen?
WHEN THE ABOVE OCCURS, IT CAN RESULT IN PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM INEFFECTIVENESS. THE PARKING BRAKE WILL NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL FREELY, IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT LEFT IN GEAR.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.