Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106390 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 29, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Engine assembly |
| Production period | June 24, 1997 — June 17, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 30,899 units |
Defect
The auto-tensioner, which maintains timing belt tension, has insufficient vibration damping performance on some units. Continued use can cause the external spring of the auto-tensioner to fracture, allowing the timing belt to slacken and, in the worst case, causing the engine to stall.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the auto-tensioner and replace any affected unit with the corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GF-GF8P | CAPELLA | GF8P-100009 — GF8P-108467 |
| GF-GF8PF | Telstar | GF8PF-100005 — GF8PF-100646 |
| GF-GFEP | CAPELLA | GFEP-100012 — GFEP-103177 |
| GF-GFEPF | Telstar | GFEPS-100004 — GFEPF-100246 |
| GF-GFER | CAPELLA | GFER-100010 — GFER-100984 |
| GF-GFERF | Telstar | GFERF-100003 — GFERF-100052 |
| GF-GW8W | CAPELLA WAGON | GW8W-100008 — GW8W-103027 |
| GF-GW8WF | Telstar Wagon | GW8WF-100004 — GW8WF-100486 |
| GF-GWER | CAPELLA WAGON | GWER-100015 — GWER-104426 |
| GF-GWERF | Telstar Wagon | GWERF-100006 — GWERF-100750 |
| GF-GWEW | CAPELLA WAGON | GWEW-100010 — GWEW-109278 |
| GF-GWEWF | Telstar Wagon | GWEWF-100004 — GWEWF-100582 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機において、タイミングベルトの張力を維持する部品（オートテンショナ）に振動吸 収性能が不十分なものがあるため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該オートテンシ ョナの外部ばねが折損してタイミングベルトが緩み、最悪の場合、原動機が停止するおそ れがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該オートテンショナを確認し、該当するものは対策品と交換する。
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=3000254