In September 2002, Mazda filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Brake Lights, covering the Escape, Tribute. The filing affects 21,114 vehicles manufactured between October 17, 2000 and June 12, 2002.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1108710 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 12, 2002 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda |
| Component | Brake Lights |
| Production period | October 17, 2000 — June 12, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 21,114 units |
Filing in context
The Brake Lights is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 5 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 11 Mazda notifications from 2002 in this archive. For scale, 1,207 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 1 year and 7 months.
Defect
Oil used during press forming of the brake pedal bracket accumulates in recesses on the bracket. In service, this pooled oil migrates into the contact area of the brake light switch, where it carbonizes and causes poor electrical continuity. As a result, the brake lights may fail to illuminate and the shift lock function of the automatic transmission may become inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, wipe away any oil adhering around the brake pedal bracket and replace the brake light switch with a new 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LA-EPFW | TRIBUTE | EPFW-100017 — EPFW-106985 |
| LA-EPFWF | Escape | EPFWF-100013 — EPFWF-102645 |
| TA-EPEW | TRIBUTE | EPEW-100009 — EPEW-111131 |
| TA-EPEWF | Escape | EPEWF-100009 — EPEWF-101292 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
灯火装置において、ブレーキ・ペダル・ブラケットをプレス加工する際に使用するオイ ルが当該ブラケットの窪みの部分に溜まったものがあり、そのままの状態で使用すると、 溜まったオイルが制動灯スイッチの接点部に侵入し炭化することにより、接点の導通が不 良となって制動灯が点灯しなくなるとともに自動変速機のシフトロック機能が解除できな くなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ブレーキ・ペダル・ブラケット周辺に付着したオイルを拭き取るとともに当該 スイッチを新品に交換する。
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=3000499
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