Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1109410 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 24, 2003 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mazda, Suzuki |
| Component | Seat |
| Production period | March 2003 — April 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 219 units |
Defect
The weld joining the headrest guide bracket to the seat back frame is improperly assembled on some units, resulting in insufficient weld strength. In the event of a rear-end collision or similar impact, the weld may fracture and cause injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the seat back with a conforming unit.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TA-HN22S | Ｋｅｉ | HN22S-756758 — HN22S-758231 |
| TA-HP22S | LAPUTA | HP22S-720774 — HP22S-720884 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
運転者席と助手席において、ヘッドレストガイドブラケットとシートバックフレームの 溶接が不適切なため、溶接強度が不足しているものがあり、追突等の衝撃を受けた場合に 当該溶接部が破損し、乗車人員に傷害を与えるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、シートバックを良品と交換する。
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=3000577
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