Case: RJ-0801-0

Models covered: FORD JAPAN FREDA, MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE

Japanese official recall case number: RJ-0801-0
Date issued: 31/01/2002

Number of affected vehicles: 55458
Production period: 19/04/1995 - 02/08/2001
Faulty component: propeller shaft

Description: For the front wheel propeller shafts of 4WD vehicles, the rear universal joint does not have sufficient durability, and grease may leak from the joint causing abnormal noise. If this problem is left unattended, the joint can break causing the propeller shaft to come off, which could damage the transmission leading to oil leakage and in the worst case could result in a fire.

How to fix the problem:
The propeller shaft should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit.

How can you tell if the problem has already been checked and/or fixed on your vehicle?
yellow paint on the bracket securing the propeller shaft on the transmission (pointed with a black dot on the diagram)

Which company reported this fault? FORD JAPAN

Affected vehicle details:

FORD JAPAN FREDA

MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE

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.