Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1105090 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 5, 1998 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Cooling system |
| Production period | August 23, 1996 — September 24, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 10,603 units |
Defect
Some rubber hoses used in the engine cooling system were manufactured defectively. Continued use allows cracks to develop in the hose, causing coolant to leak. In the worst case, the engine may overheat.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the affected rubber hose with a corrected part.
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-AC6P | CAROL | AC6P-119321 — AC6P-129646 |
| E-AC6R | CAROL | AC6R-102186 — AC6R-103284 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機の冷却系統に使用されているゴムホースの一部に製造不良のものがあるため、その ままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ゴムホースに亀裂が生じ、冷却水が漏れ、最悪の場合 、オーバーヒートに至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ゴムホース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=3000113