Case: RJ-0480-0

Models covered: FORD JAPAN TELSTAR II, MAZDA CAPELLA, MAZDA EUNOS 500, MAZDA EFINI MS-8

Japanese official recall case number: RJ-0480-0
Date issued: 15/07/1997

Number of affected vehicles: 4299
Production period: 23/05/1995 - 17/07/1995
Faulty component: front shock absorbers (struts)

Description: On certain vehicles, rust-proofing paint is not properly applied on the coil springs around the front shock absorber struts. If left unfixed, rust can occur, and in the worst case, the coil springs could break, which results in loss of vehicle stability.

How to fix the problem:
The coil springs should be replaced with non-defective ones.

How can you tell if the problem has already been checked and/or fixed on your vehicle?
yellow paint on the mount of the front shock absorber

Which company reported this fault? FORD JAPAN

Affected vehicle details:

FORD JAPAN TELSTAR II

Type	Frame/Chassis	Production Period	Affected Number
E-CG2PPF	CG2PPF-101708..CG2PPF-101983	N/A	N/A
E-CG2SPF	CG2SPF-100398..CG2SPF-100452	N/A	N/A
E-CG2SRF	CG2SRF-100138..CG2SRF-100140	N/A	N/A

MAZDA CAPELLA

Type	Frame/Chassis	Production Period	Affected Number
E-CG2PP	CG2PP-113554..CG2PP-115892	N/A	N/A
E-CG2SP	CG2SP-104874..CG2SP105533	N/A	N/A
E-CG2SR	CG2SR-101858..CG2SR-102001	N/A	N/A

MAZDA EUNOS 500

Type	Frame/Chassis	Production Period	Affected Number
E-CAEP	CAEP-101558..CAEP-101656	N/A	N/A
E-CAPP	CAPP-102691..CAPP-102896	N/A	N/A
E-CA8P	CA8P-100167..CA8P-100173	N/A	N/A

MAZDA EFINI MS-8

Type	Frame/Chassis	Production Period	Affected Number
E-MBEP	MBEP-204593..MBEP-205369	N/A	N/A
E-MB5A	MB5A-200136..MB5A-200146	N/A	N/A
E-MB5P	MB5P-200679..MB5P-200735	N/A	N/A

Note that dates above list when the vehicle was MADE, not when the vehicle was SOLD. For example, a vehicle made in 1999 may be listed on your ownership papers as a year 2000 model. The only really reliable way to check if your vehicle is affected by a recall is to use the manufacturer's MODEL NUMBERS and FRAME NUMBERS listed above. If you are concerned but confused, you should get a mechanic to check the model number and frame number of your vehicle, then check to see if it is included in the lists below.