Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104620 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 18, 1996 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Fuel tank |
| Production period | November 1994 — June 30, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 77 units |
Defect
Certain plastic rollover valve mounting components installed on top of the fuel tank were improperly molded. Continued use may allow a gap to develop between the mounting component and the fuel tank, resulting in a fuel leak.
Corrective action
Inspect the mounting component on all vehicles; replace the fuel tank assembly with a conforming unit on any vehicle where a defective component is found.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-GE5B | ＭＸ－６ | GE5B-200055 — GE5B-200088 |
| E-MB5A | アンフィニＭＳ－８ | MB5A-200096 — MB5A-200146 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
燃料タンクの上部に取り付けられている樹脂製のロールオーバーバルブ取付用部品に成 形不良のものがあり、このままの状態で使用を続けると、当該部品と燃料タンクの間に隙 間が発生し、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該部品を点検し、不良品は燃料タンクを良品と交換する。
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=3000053