MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1122682 — Suspension arm/rod

Filed March 5, 2009 · Mazda

Overview

MLIT filing number1122682
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedMarch 5, 2009
Manufacturer(s)Mazda
ComponentSuspension arm/rod
Production periodNovember 2004 — April 2006
Vehicles affected12,233 units

Defect

During field service performed under recall notification number 1821, the bolt tightening procedure used when replacing the lower arm or lower arm ball joint was incorrect, resulting in insufficient bolt clamping force. Continued operation may cause the bolt to loosen and, in the worst case, fracture, rendering the vehicle inoperable.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the bolt tightening condition. If a gap exists between the bolt and the lower arm surface, or if the bolt is missing or fractured, replace the entire lower arm assembly with new parts. If no gap is present, torque the bolt to the specified value.

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)ModelChassis ranges
KR-SYF4T Titan SYF4T-100023 — SYF4T-100641
KR-SYF6T Titan SYF6T-100015 — SYF6T-103231
TC-SYE4T Titan SYE4T-201882 — SYE4T-202622
TC-SYE6T Titan SYE6T-207730 — SYE6T-211725

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

リコール届出番号1821の市場措置において、ロアアーム、またはロアアームボールジョイントを交換した場合のボルトの締め付け方法が不適切なため、ボルトの締め付け力が不足するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ボルトが緩み、最悪の場合、当該ボルトが折損し、走行不能となるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該ボルトの締め付け状態を点検し、当該ボルトとロアアーム表面に隙がある、または当該ボルトが脱落や折損している場合は、ロアアーム一式を新品と交換する。なお、当該ボルトとロアアーム表面に隙がない場合は、規定のトルクで締め付ける。

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=3002045

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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