RJ-1428-0

On certain 4WD vehicles, the capacitor in the G-sensor circuit for ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) may allow the chemical fluid to leak after long time use. If this problem is left unattended, the fluid deposited on the IC terminal on the G-sensor circuit may cause a short circuit, resulting in sensor malfunction. If this occurs, the ABS will not function properly and therefore the braking distance could increase.

Case Number: 
RJ-1428-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Thu, 2005-05-12
Component: 
brake (G-sensor)
Affected: 
13 297
Correction: 
The G-sensor should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit. Incidentally, it will take time to supply the replacement units, so as a temporary measure, the G-sensor should be removed and the ABS should be disabled after notifying the vehicle owner.
Identification: 
yellow paint on the G-sensor
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Mazda
Type: 
Y-GVFR
Period: 
08/07/1992..30/09/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
GVFR-100010..GVFR-121447
Make: 
Mazda
Type: 
E-GVER
Period: 
13/07/1992..30/09/1992
Frame / Chassis No: 
GVER-200017..GVER-222378
Make: 
Mazda
Type: 
E-GESR
Period: 
07/11/1991..27/06/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
GESR-100014..GESR-130726
Make: 
Mazda
Type: 
E-GESRA
Period: 
24/04/1992..04/12/1992
Frame / Chassis No: 
GESRA-100006..GESRA-100244
Make: 
Nihon Ford
Type: 
Y-GVFRF
Period: 
16/07/1992..29/09/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
GVFRF-100005..GVFRF-120370
Make: 
Nihon Ford
Type: 
E-GVERF
Period: 
11/07/1992..29/09/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
GVERF-200003..GVERF-220484
Make: 
Nihon Ford
Type: 
E-GESRF
Period: 
07/11/1991..03/06/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
GESRF-100005..GESRF-120041
unique_id_feeds: 
135794