Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106120 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 22, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Spring / Air Suspension |
| Production period | May 23, 1995 — July 17, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,219 units |
Defect
The front suspension coil springs on some vehicles have a defective rust-preventive coating. Continued use allows rust to develop on the springs. In the worst case, a coil spring may fracture, compromising vehicle driving stability.
Corrective action
Replace the coil spring on all vehicles with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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-EC5S | Presso | EC5S-105571 — EC5S-106388 |
| E-EC5SA | ＡＺ－３ | EC5SA-503928 — EC5SA-504285 |
| E-EC8S | Presso | EC8S-100633 — EC8S-100675 |
| E-ECPSA | ＡＺ－３ | ECPSA-500158 — ECPSA-500160 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
前輪緩衝装置のコイルスプリングに防錆塗装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、錆が発生し、最悪の場合、当該コイルスプリングが折損して走行安定性を 損なうおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該コイルスプリングを良品と交換する。
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=3000223