In September 1995, Mazda filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Propeller Shaft, covering the Titan. The filing affects 208 vehicles manufactured between May 19, 1995 and August 28, 1995.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 6, 1995 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Propeller Shaft |
| Production period | May 19, 1995 — August 28, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 208 units |
Filing in context
The Propeller Shaft is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 52 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 5 Mazda notifications from 1995 in this archive. For scale, 3,550 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 3 months.
Defect
On vehicles with a wheelbase of 2,180 mm, an inadequate powertrain design causes the propeller shaft to vibrate abnormally at top speed. In the worst case, the propeller shaft may fracture, rendering the vehicle inoperable.
Corrective action
As an interim measure on all vehicles, replace the propeller shaft with a new unit and adjust the fuel injection pump to limit maximum vehicle speed. A permanent remedy will be implemented once a solution for the abnormal vibration at top speed is determined.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KC-WG31T | Titan | WG31T-100003 — WG31T-100039 |
| KC-WG61D | Titan | WG61D-100004 — WG61D-100144 |
| KC-WG61H | Titan | WG61H-100001 — WG61H-100018 |
| KC-WG61K | Titan | WG61K-100003 — WG61K-100114 |
| KC-WG61T | Titan | WG61T-100003 — WG61T-100054 |
| KC-WGE1T | Titan | WGE1T-100002 — WGE1T-100089 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ホイールベースが２，１８０ｍｍの車両において、動力伝達装置の構造が不適切なため 、最高車速域においてプロペラシャフトが異常振動を起こし、最悪の場合、当該プロペラ シャフトが折損して走行不能に至る恐れがある。
改善措置
暫定措置として、全車両、当該プロペラシャフトを新品と交換するとともに、燃料噴射 ポンプを調整することにより、最高車速を抑える。 さらに、最高車速域における異常振動に対する措置が決まり次第、恒久的な措置を講ず 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=3000042
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Mazda filings involving the Propeller Shaft, closest to this one by filing date.
Propeller Shaft — affects 470 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller Shaft — affects 55,458 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller Shaft — affects 1,216 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller Shaft — affects 5 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller Shaft — affects 19 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.