Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106060 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 8, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Toyota |
| Component | Pressure Control/Distribution Unit |
| Production period | July 1997 — November 19, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 530 units |
Defect
The brake line fittings connecting the left front wheel and rear wheel brake pipes are improperly assembled. As a result, vehicle stability may deteriorate during hard braking that activates the ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) or when braking on slippery road surfaces.
Corrective action
Inspect all vehicles. Where the brake line connections are found to be improperly assembled, reconfigure the connections to the correct assembly.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GB-VCH32S | Ambulance | VCH32-0001002 — VCH32-0001134 |
| GB-VCH38S | Ambulance | VCH38-0001003 — VCH38-0001326 |
| GE-VCH32S | Ambulance | VCH32-0001135 — VCH32-0001162 |
| GE-VCH38S | Ambulance | VCH38-0001327 — VCH38-0001383 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
制動装置において、ブレーキ配管の左前輪用と後輪用ブレーキパイプの継手部の組み付け に不適切なものがあるため、ＡＢＳ（アンチロックブレーキシステム）が作動するような 急制動及び滑りやすい路面での制動時に車両安定性が悪くなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両点検し、当該ブレーキ配管の組み付けが不適切なものは、適切な組み付けに変更す 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=3000217