In October 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 470 vehicles manufactured between May 19, 1995 and September 1995.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104530 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 17, 1995 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Propeller Shaft |
| Production period | May 19, 1995 — September 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 470 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, 3,183 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 4 months.
Defect
On vehicles with a wheelbase of 2,810 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. Note: Of the affected vehicles already in service, 208 units received an interim remedy in September 1995 under notification number 452, consisting of propeller shaft replacement and fuel injection pump adjustment to limit maximum vehicle speed.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the transmission and propeller shaft with corrected/revised parts. On vehicles that received the interim remedy, readjust the fuel injection pump to restore the original maximum vehicle speed.
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-100042 |
| KC-WG61D | Titan | WG61D-100004 — WG61D-100153 |
| KC-WG61H | Titan | WG61H-100001 — WG61H-100020 |
| KC-WG61K | Titan | WG61K-100003 — WG61K-100119 |
| KC-WG61T | Titan | WG61T-100003 — WG61T-100057 |
| KC-WGE1T | Titan | WGE1T-100002 — WGE1T-100091 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ホイールベースが２８１０ｍｍ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 ャフトが切損して走行不能に至るおそれがある。 ただし、当該対象車のうち既販車２０８台については、平成７年９月、プロペラシャフ トを新品と交換し、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暫定措置（届 出番号：４５２）を実施した。
改善措置
全車両、変速機及びプロペラシャフトを対策品と交換する。 暫定措置が実施してあるものについては、燃料噴射ポンプを再調整し最高車速を元の状 態に戻す。
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=3000043
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Mazda filings involving the Propeller Shaft, closest to this one by filing date.
Propeller Shaft — affects 208 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.