Mazda Recalls 13,900 RX-7s

09/19/96

Mazda announced that it will voluntarily recall approximately 13,900 1993- to 1995-model RX-7 sports cars so they can replace brake vacuum hoses on the cars. The company found that on certain RX-7s, engine oil mist accumulates on the brake vacuum check valve, possibly preventing the check valve from opening at the specified pressure, and thus reducing braking performance before the car warms up. Braking performance returns to normal after the first few braking attempts, even with oil covered brake vacuum check valve.

Mazda will ask owners of affected vehicles to bring the cars to an authorized Mazda dealer for the replacement of the brake vacuum hoses. The required service should take approximately 30 minutes, although, dealers may need to keep vehicles longer to accommodate service schedules.

Paul Dever -- The Auto Channel