Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1113620 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 17, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Drive Force Transfer Unit |
| Production period | November 16, 2004 — November 19, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 38 units |
Defect
An improper oil filling procedure during the engine manufacturing process resulted in some units being delivered without transmission oil. Continued operation without oil causes the transmission's internal shaft bearings to overheat, leading to bearing damage and rendering the vehicle inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the transmission for the presence of oil. On any vehicle found to have no oil, replace the complete engine assembly with a new unit.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BA-MF08 | Forza | MF08-1015270 — MF08-1015328 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
エンジン製造工程でオイルの注入作業が不適切なため、ミッションオイルが注入されていないものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、ミッション内部の軸受ベアリングが高温となり、当該ベアリングが破損し、走行不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ミッションのオイルの有無を点検し、オイルが注入されていないものは、エンジン一式を新品と交換する。
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=3001036