NHTSA Recall 00V074000: Master cylinder (service brakes)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 71,000 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 Mazda 626.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V074000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 89004 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER |
| Report received | March 7, 2000 |
| Owner notification | April 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Certain reservoir tank caps on the brake master cylinder were produced with a worn out die and lack ventilation holes. As a result, the pressure in the reservoir tank can drop gradually as the brake pad or shoe wears and ambient temperature drops. Also, the pressure could reach a point that the brake caliper and drum cylinder are pulled back by the vacuum in the reservoir tank when the vehicle is parked for a long time.
Safety risk
This condition could cause reduced brake efficiency, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the reservoir cap and replace it, if necessary.
Notes
Owner notification began april 21, 2000. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V074000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.