Case: RJ-0922-0

Models covered: MAZDA DEMIO-i

Japanese official recall case number: RJ-0922-0
Date issued: 20/02/2003

Number of affected vehicles: 1679
Production period: 07/04/1998 - 15/10/2002
Faulty component: exhaust pipe

Description: For welfare vehicles wheelchairs can be brought in, the tail pipe located at the rear of the main silencer does not have sufficient strength, and its flange can crack from repeated long time idling. If such damage is left unattended, the tail pipe may break and interfere with the brake pips, and in the worst case, the brake pipe could get punctured causing brake fluid to leak, which could result in reduced brake efficiency.

How to fix the problem:
The tail pipe should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit, and the protector should be installed on the rear floor pan to prevent the tail pipe from interfering with the brake pipe in case of breakage of the tail pipe.

How can you tell if the problem has already been checked and/or fixed on your vehicle?
yellow paint on the added protector

Which company reported this fault? MAZDA

Affected vehicle details:

MAZDA DEMIO-i

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.