February 2001
2000 – 2001 Protegé
Left Side Rear Flexible Brake Hose
[Recall #0301B]
TO: All Mazda Dealers
ATTENTION: All General Managers, Service Managers, and Parts Managers
SUBJECT: Recall Campaign #0301B
2000-2001 Protegé Left Side Rear Flexible Brake Hose
Dear Mazda Dealer:
Mazda Motor Corporation has determined that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety,
exists in certain 2000 through 2001 model year Mazda Protegé vehicles produced July 24, 2000
through December 22, 2000.
In some vehicles, the left side rear flexible brake hose might be damaged by the edge of the
cross member during assembly. If the vehicle is continuously used in this condition, brake fluid
may leak and proper brake performance may deteriorate.
Mazda has decided to conduct a recall campaign to inspect the left rear flexible brake hose and
to replace it with a new hose if damage is found.
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail on February 20, 2001. Detailed information
regarding this recall campaign is provided in Attachment I. The inspection and replacement
procedures are provided in Attachment II. The owner notification letter is provided in
Attachment III.
The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act prohibits selling or leasing any subject
vehicles without performing the necessary repair for defects or failures. Therefore, you
must complete this recall for all affected vehicles in your inventory prior to sale or lease.
Please make certain that the appropriate personnel in your dealership are familiar with the
details of this recall campaign before responding to customer inquiries. Should you have any
questions please contact the Warranty Hotline at 800-662-6779.
We apologize for any inconvenience that this program may cause you and your customers.
Your understanding and support in carrying out this campaign is greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
MAZDA NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
ATTACHMENT I
CONDITION OF CONCERN
In some vehicles, the left side rear flexible brake hose might be damaged by the edge of the cross
member during assembly. If the vehicle is continuously used in this condition, brake fluid may leak and
proper brake performance may deteriorate.
SUBJECT VEHICLES
Model VIN Range Build Date Range
2000 - 2001 Protegé
JM1BJ22***0298271— 0413447 July 24, 2000 – December 22, 2000
Note: The asterisk symbol " * " can be any letter or number.
All vehicles within the VIN range are not involved in the recall. Please run a MDCS Vehicle Status
Inquiry to verify if the vehicle is applicable to the recall or if the vehicle has already received inspection
and/or repair at a Mazda Port Facility.
OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners of affected vehicles will be notified by mail on February 20, 2001.
PARTS INFORMATION
Part Description Part Number Quantity
Left rear drum brake hose GA7B-43-810 1
Left rear disc brake hose (2001 ES model) BK1T-43-980 1
Disc brake gasket (2001 ES model) 9956-21-000 2
Brake Fluid, 1 pint 5555-BK-001 1
Campaign Label 9999-95-065A – 00 1
Parts will be drop-shipped to dealers in advance of owner notification. The quantity shipped to each
dealer will be based on an estimated percentage of affected vehicles registered in each dealer’s area. If
a dealer requires additional parts, please obtain the vehicle identification number of the affected vehicle
and contact the Dealer Assistance Group

Mazda North American Operations