MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1142970 — Other (Frame/Body)

Filed July 12, 2018 · Mazda

Overview

MLIT filing number1142970
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJuly 12, 2018
Manufacturer(s)Mazda
ComponentOther (Frame/Body)
Production periodApril 2009 — July 29, 2013
Vehicles affected240 units

Defect

On the gas-filled damper stay used to support the rear gate, the paint applied to the end cap of the outer tube is improper. In coastal or salt-exposure areas, salt causes corrosion to develop on this area. Continued use allows the corrosion to progress, causing the outer tube to swell and the end cap to crack. When the rear gate is subsequently opened, the outer tube may burst. In the worst case, bystanders may be injured.

Corrective action

Replace the damper stay on all vehicles with a corrected part.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 5 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
DBA-BL3FW AXELA BL3FW-100016 — BL3FW-200277
DBA-BL5FW AXELA BL5FW-100009 — BL5FW-209456
DBA-BLEAW AXELA BLEAW-100231 — BLEAW-200003
DBA-BLEFW AXELA BLEFW-100019 — BLEFW-116183
DBA-BLFFW AXELA BLFFW-100022 — BLFFW-111527

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

リヤゲートのガス封入式ダンパーステーにおいて、外筒のエンドキャップ部の塗装が不適切なため、塩害地域の塩分の影響で腐食することがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、腐食が進行し、外筒が膨らみ、エンドキャップが割れ、リヤゲートを開く際に外筒が破裂し、最悪の場合、周囲の人が負傷するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該ダンパーステーを対策品と交換する。

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=3004301

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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