Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104480 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 6, 1995 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Fan Belt |
| Production period | October 1994 — May 17, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 5,227 units |
Defect
The V-belt driving the engine alternator has insufficient strength. Continued use in this condition may cause the belt to crack and, in the worst case, fracture after a relatively short service distance.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the V-belt with a corrected/revised part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| Y-GVFR | CAPELLA WAGON | GVFR-200005 — GVFR-202417 |
| Y-GVFRF | Telstar Wagon | GVFRF-200003 — GVFRF-200316 |
| Y-GVFW | CAPELLA WAGON | GVFW-300005 — GVFW-302781 |
| Y-GVFWF | Telstar Wagon | GVFWF-300005 — GVFWF-300265 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機のオルタネータ（交流発電機）を駆動するＶベルトの強度が不足しているため、 このままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ベルトに亀裂が発生し、最悪の場合、比較的短い 走行距離で折損するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該Ｖベルトを対策品と交換する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000038