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Passenger car (Ford Explorer) - Repair
Official notice
2 Apr 2021
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger car (Ford Explorer) - Repair. Power transmission system (drive shaft bracket) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Power transmission system (drive shaft bracket). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: The front right drive shaft bracket has insufficient strength because strength assessment during design was inadequate. Consequently, metal fatigue and similar effects during use may cause the bracket to break. In the worst case, the drive shaft may come out, rendering the vehicle unable to drive. Published 2021-04-02.
What to do now
(Recall) 外ｰ3201 ■ Remedial measures: Inspect the front right drive shaft bracket on all vehicles and replace it with a modified part if an unmodified part is fitted.
Recall number
外-3201
Official notice
2021-04-02
The hazard
The hazard
Power transmission system (drive shaft bracket) defect. ■ Defective component (part name): Power transmission system (drive shaft bracket). ■ Condition of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards and its cause: The front right drive shaft bracket has insufficient strength because strength assessment during design was inadequate. Consequently, metal fatigue and similar effects during use may cause the bracket to break. In the worst case, the drive shaft may come out, rendering the vehicle unable to drive.
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Brand: Ford. Contact: フォード自動車株式会社. Phone 0120-125175.
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