MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1137960 — Fuel filter

Filed April 7, 2016 · Mazda

Overview

MLIT filing number1137960
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedApril 7, 2016
Manufacturer(s)Mazda
ComponentFuel filter
Production periodDecember 17, 2014 — March 2016
Vehicles affected25,417 units

Defect

On the fuel filter, the seating surface at the drain plug mounting point is not flat. When the drain plug is loosened and retightened during periodic inspection, the sealing performance may degrade. Continued use in this condition may result in a fuel leak.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the fuel filter, or replace the fuel filter drain plug and gasket with corrected parts.

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
LDA-DJ5AS DEMIO DJ5AS-101826 — DJ5AS-109187
LDA-DJ5FS DEMIO DJ5FS-112868 — DJ5FS-151897
LDA-DK5AW CX-3 DK5AW-100050 — DK5AW-111540
LDA-DK5FW CX-3 DK5FW-100134 — DK5FW-127357

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

燃料フィルターにおいて、ドレンプラグ取付部の平面が確保できていないため、定期点検時にドレンプラグを緩め、再締め付け作業を行うと、シール性が低下することがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、燃料フィルターもしくは、燃料フィルターのドレンプラグとガスケットを対策品に交換する。

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=3003763

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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