Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104960 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 16, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Production period | July 15, 1991 — March 24, 1993 |
| Vehicles affected | 840 units |
Defect
A defect in the manufacturing process of the audio unit circuit board has caused damage to a capacitor on some units. Continued use may cause a short circuit across the capacitor terminals, allowing excessive current to flow through the speakers. In the worst case, this may result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the audio unit with a conforming part. As an interim measure, owners are notified to discontinue use of the audio unit until the corrective action is completed.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-JT191F | GEMINI | JT191F7114362 — JT191F7114453 |
| E-JT191S | GEMINI | JT191S7103230 — JT191S7103293 |
| E-JT221F | PIAZZA | JT221F7100049 — JT221F7101186 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
音響機器のオーディオ本体の配線基盤において、当該基盤の製造工程が不適切なため、コ ンデンサが損傷しているものがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該コンデンサ の端子間が短絡して、スピーカーに過大な電流が流れ、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれが ある。
改善措置
全車両、オーディオ本体を良品と交換する。 暫定措置として、改善措置対策が完了するまでの間、オーディオの使用を中止する等の周 知をする。
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=3000099