MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1109310 — Suspension Arm/Rod

Filed March 20, 2003 · Honda

Overview

MLIT filing number1109310
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedMarch 20, 2003
Manufacturer(s)Honda
ComponentSuspension Arm/Rod
Production periodOctober 2002 — December 18, 2002
Vehicles affected3,970 units

Defect

The sleeve of the rear suspension lower arm (toe control link) was improperly welded during steel tube forming, leaving insufficient weld strength. Continued use may cause the weld to fracture, separating the lower arm from the bush. In the worst case, steering or braking at highway speeds may result in loss of vehicle stability.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the affected lower arm with a corrected part.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
LA-CM2 ACCORD WAGON CM2-1000020 — CM2-1002143
LA-CM3 ACCORD WAGON CM3-1000024 — CM3-1000454
UA-CM2 ACCORD WAGON CM2-3000010 — CM2-3001485

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

 後輪緩衝装置のロアアーム(トーコントロールリンク)スリーブ部において、鋼管素材 成形時の溶接が不適切なため、溶接強度の不足しているものがあり、そのままの状態で使 用を続けると、当該溶接部が破断してロアアームとブッシュが外れ、最悪の場合、高速走 行時の操舵又はブレーキ操作時に走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。

改善措置

 全車両、当該ロアアームを良品と交換する。

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=3000566

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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