Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106030 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 8, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda, Suzuki |
| Component | Strut |
| Production period | December 1994 — August 30, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 30,608 units |
Defect
The mounting structure securing the front suspension strut to the vehicle body is improperly designed. Continued use may cause the strut support mounting bolts at the attachment point to fracture. In the worst case, the strut may detach, rendering the vehicle inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, install a reinforcement to the strut mounting area and replace the strut support with a new part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 8 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-TA11W | Escudo | TA11W-100020 — TA11W-103284; TA11W-150001 — TA11W-150478 |
| E-TD11W | Escudo | TD11W-100026 — TD11W-116097; TD11W-150005 — TD11W-151920 |
| E-TF11W | PROCEED LEVANTE | TF11W-100011 — TF11W-100560; TF11W-150001 — TF11W-150277 |
| E-TJ11W | PROCEED LEVANTE | TJ11W-100011 — TJ11W-101926; TJ11W-150001 — TJ11W-150713 |
| KD-TA31W | Escudo | TA31W-100011 — TA31W-100746; TA31W-150001 — TA31W-150083 |
| KD-TD31W | Escudo | TD31W-100017 — TD31W-102682; TD31W-150001 — TD31W-150217 |
| KD-TF31W | PROCEED LEVANTE | TF31W-100011 — TF31W-100326; TF31W-150001 — TF31W-150080 |
| KD-TJ31W | PROCEED LEVANTE | TJ31W-100011 — TJ31W-101023; TJ31W-150001 — TJ31W-150310 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
前輪緩衝装置のストラットを車体に固定している取付部の構造が不適切なため、このまま の状態で使用を続けると、当該取付部のストラットサポートの取付ボルトが破損し、最悪 の場合、ストラットが外れ、走行不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ストラット取付部に補強材を装着すると共にストラットサポートを新品と交 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=3000213
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