Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1105380 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 15, 1998 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | March 26, 1997 — December 12, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,989 units |
Defect
The rear bottom shape of the fuel tank is improperly designed, allowing driving vibration to apply excessive stress to the rear weld of the tank. Continued use may cause a crack to develop at the weld and, in the worst case, result in a fuel leak.
Corrective action
Replace the fuel tank on all vehicles with the corrected part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MD33 | ＳＬ２３０ | MD33-1000034 — MD33-1004022 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
燃料タンクの後方底部の形状が不適切なため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、走行中 の振動により、当該タンクの後方溶接部分に過大な力がかかり、最悪の場合、当該溶接部 分に亀裂が生じ、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該燃料タンクを対策品と交換する。
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=3000147