Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104770 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 10, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Other (Passenger Equipment) |
| Production period | May 15, 1996 — April 26, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,060 units |
Defect
The weld on the mounting bracket of the left footrest for rear passengers is defective on certain vehicles. Continued use may cause the footrest to detach and, in the worst case, a passenger may fall from the vehicle.
Corrective action
Inspect the welds on all vehicles. Repair any welds found to be defective.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| VK52A | Desperado | VK52A-100043 — VK52A-103118 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後席乗員用左足かけの取付金具の溶接に不適切なものがあるため、そのままの状態で使用 を続けると、当該足かけが脱落し、最悪の場合、乗員が転落するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該溶接部を点検し、溶接が不適切なものは修正する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000070