In July 2004, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Frame, covering the Giga. The filing affects 626 vehicles manufactured between April 13, 2000 and April 27, 2004.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111650 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 14, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Component | Frame |
| Production period | April 13, 2000 — April 27, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 626 units |
Filing in context
The Frame is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 39 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 40 Isuzu notifications from 2004 in this archive. For scale, 3,058 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 4 years.
Defect
The frame section securing the rear axle leaf spring mounting bracket has insufficient strength. As a result, cracks may develop in the frame around the bracket mounting holes. Continued use allows the cracks to propagate, compromising driving stability.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, add reinforcement plates. Any frame sections found to have cracks must be repaired.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KL-CXG23P4 | GIGA | CXG23P4-3000003 — CXG23P4-3000036 |
| KL-CYG23P3 | GIGA | CYG23P3-3000003 — CYG23P3-3000406 |
| KL-CYG23P4 | GIGA | CYG23P4-3000004 — CYG23P4-3000214 |
| KL-CYG81P3 | GIGA | CYG81P3-3000003 — CYG81P3-3000016 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後軸リーフスプリングの取付金具を組付けているフレームの強度が不足しているため、 当該取付金具を組付けているフレームの穴部に亀裂が発生することがある。そのため、そ のまま使用を続けると、亀裂が進行して、走行安定性が損われるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、補強板を追加する。なお、亀裂があるものは補修する。
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=3000822
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