MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1109030 — Steering Linkage

Filed December 11, 2002 · Isuzu

Overview

MLIT filing number1109030
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedDecember 11, 2002
Manufacturer(s)Isuzu
ComponentSteering Linkage
Production periodJanuary 27, 1997 — October 13, 2000
Vehicles affected838 units

Defect

In the steering system, the assembly position of the steering shaft joint is improper, leaving the joint not secured in the correct position on some vehicles. Continued use may, in the worst case, cause the joint to separate, resulting in loss of steering control.

Corrective action

Inspect all vehicles. On any vehicle where the joint assembly position is incorrect, reassemble the joint to the proper position.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 8 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
KC-LV780H1 GALA LV780H1-3000003 — LV780H1-3000186
KC-LV781N1 GALA LV781N1-3000002 — LV781N1-3000013
KC-LV781R1 GALA LV781R1-3000011 — LV781R1-3000366
KC-LV782R1 GALA LV782R1-3000018 — LV782R1-3000312
KL-LV774R2 GALA LV774R2-3000001 — LV774R2-3000045
KL-LV780H2 GALA LV780H2-3000002 — LV780H2-3000007
KL-LV781N2 GALA LV781N2-3000001 — LV781N2-3000004
KL-LV781R2 GALA LV781R2-3000001 — LV781R2-3000018

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

 かじ取り装置において、ステアリングシャフトの継ぎ手部の組付け位置が不適切なため 、継ぎ手が正しい位置に固定されていないものがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続けると 、最悪の場合、当該継ぎ手部が外れ、かじ取り操作が出来なくなるおそれがある。

改善措置

 全車両点検し、当該継ぎ手の組付け位置が不適切なものは、正規の位置に組み付けなお す。

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=3000537

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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