Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106100 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 21, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Suspension Arm / Rod |
| Production period | March 18, 1999 — June 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,809 units |
Defect
The lower arm mounting section of the front wheel steering knuckle has insufficient structural rigidity. Repeated severe driving, such as circuit use, applies excessive load to the lower arm mounting section, causing fatigue damage. In the worst case, the vehicle may become inoperable.
Corrective action
Replace the steering knuckle on all vehicles with a 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GH-AP1 | Ｓ２０００ | AP1-1000034 — AP1-1003842 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
緩衝装置の前輪用ナックルのロアアーム取付部の剛性に余裕がないため、サーキット走行 等の過酷な走行を繰り返し行うと、ロアアーム取付部に過大な荷重が加わることから、当 該ロアアーム取付部が疲労により破損し、最悪の場合、走行不能に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ナックル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=3000221