In June 1999, Hino filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Power Transmission System, covering the Super Dolphin Profia. The filing affects 386 vehicles manufactured between February 24, 1998 and April 23, 1999.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1105740 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 10, 1999 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Power Transmission System |
| Production period | February 24, 1998 — April 23, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 386 units |
Filing in context
The Power Transmission System is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 4 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 8 Hino notifications from 1999 in this archive. For scale, 3,269 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 1 year and 1 month.
Defect
In the power transmission system, the center bearing bracket supporting the propeller shaft is mounted in an improper position, causing the propeller shaft installation angle to be excessive. Continued use in this condition may damage the spline section of the propeller shaft. In the worst case, the vehicle may become inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the bracket with a corrected part and inspect the propeller shaft. If wear is found, replace it with a non-defective unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KC-FR1KZFG | Super Dolphin Profia | FR1KZF-10326 — FR1KZF-11469 |
| KC-FR2PZFG | Super Dolphin Profia | FR2PZF-10015 — FR2PZF-10144 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
動力伝達装置において、プロペラシャフトを保持するセンターベアリングブラケットの取 付位置が不適切なため、当該プロペラシャフトの取付角度が過大となり、そのままの状態 で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、当該プロペラシャフトのスプライン部が損傷し、走行不 能に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ブラケットを対策品と交換するとともに、プロペラシャフトを点検し、摩耗 している場合は良品に交換する。
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=3000183
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