In August 2004, Hino filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Frame. The filing affects 60 vehicles manufactured between February 14, 1994 and May 26, 1998.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111940 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 19, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Frame |
| Production period | February 14, 1994 — May 26, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 60 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 27 Hino notifications from 2004 in this archive. For scale, 4,083 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 and 3 months.
Defect
The anti-corrosion treatment applied to the cross member — the frame-side mounting component for the torque rod that secures the rear axle — is inadequate on affected vehicles. As a result, road de-icing agents and similar substances cause rust to develop and progress on the cross member, reducing its structural strength. In the worst case, the cross member can fracture, causing the torque rod to detach and compromising vehicle driving stability.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect for corrosion and apply anti-corrosion treatment. On vehicles with severe rust, add reinforcement before applying anti-corrosion treatment.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KC-RU2FSAB | RU2FSA-40022 — RU2FSA-40228 | |
| KC-RU2FSBB | RU2FSB-40011 | |
| KC-RU3FPCB | RU4FSC-40482 — RU3FPC-40044 | |
| KC-RU3FSAB | RU3FSA-40086 — RU3FSA-40316 | |
| KC-RU3FSCB | RU3FSC-40034 — RU3FSC-40346 | |
| KC-RU4FSCB | RU4FSC-40092 — RU4FSC-40482 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後車軸を固定するトルクロッドの車枠側取り付け部の部材（クロスメンバー）の防錆処理 に不適切なものがある。 そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、融雪剤等により 錆が発生・進行するため、クロスメンバーの強度が低下し、最悪の場合、クロスメンバー が折損して、トルクロッドが脱落し、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、腐食状況を点検して防錆処理を行なう。 又、錆の発生が著しいものは補強を追加して防錆処理を行なう。
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=3000854
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Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
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