NHTSA Recall 03V207000: Indicator light (parking brake)
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 45,600 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Mazda MAZDA6.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V207000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 1203F |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE › INDICATOR LIGHT |
| Report received | June 5, 2003 |
| Owner notification | July 14, 2003 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
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.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V207000
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.