MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1150132 — Fuel Tank

Filed September 24, 2021 · Mazda

Overview

MLIT filing number1150132
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedSeptember 24, 2021
Manufacturer(s)Mazda
ComponentFuel Tank
Production periodFebruary 10, 2005 — June 23, 2012
Vehicles affected12,491 units

Defect

On the fuel tank, the specified tightening torque for the resin pump ring on the top surface of the tank was set incorrectly, reducing the structural strength of the pump ring on affected units. Continued use may cause the pump ring to crack and fuel to leak. In the worst case, a vehicle fire may result.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the pump ring assembly with a new unit and tighten to the correct torque specification.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 9 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
ABA-SE3P RX-8 SE3P-300013 — SE3P-308439
CBA-GH5AP Atenza GH5AP-100004 — GH5AP-100245
CBA-GH5AS Atenza GH5AS-100006 — GH5AS-100378
CBA-GH5AW Atenza GH5AW-100011 — GH5AW-100966
CBA-SE3P RX-8 SE3P-300012 — SE3P-303639
DBA-GG3P Atenza GG3P-400006 — GG3P-401788
DBA-GH5AP Atenza GH5AP-200002 — GH5AP-200121
DBA-GH5AS Atenza GH5AS-200001 — GH5AS-200178
DBA-GH5AW Atenza GH5AW-200002 — GH5AW-200419

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

②燃料タンクにおいて、タンク上面にある樹脂製ポンプリングの締め付けトルクの設定が不適切なため、ポンプリングの強度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ポンプリングに亀裂が入り燃料が漏れ、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

②全車両、ポンプリング一式を新品に交換し、適切な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=3005035

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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