In May 2005, Honda filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Other (Suspension), covering the FIT. The filing affects 1,691 vehicles manufactured between August 2002 and August 28, 2002.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1114230 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | May 6, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Other (Suspension) |
| Production period | August 2002 — August 28, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,691 units |
Filing in context
The Other (Suspension) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 9 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 22 Honda notifications from 2005 in this archive. For scale, 2,500 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
The weld joining the coil spring lower seat to the rear axle beam in the rear suspension was insufficient. Vibration during vehicle operation can cause the weld to separate, allowing the seat to tilt. When this occurs, the brake pipes secured to the seat may contact the rear axle beam. Continued operation in this condition can damage the brake pipes and, in the worst case, brake fluid may leak, reducing braking force.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the serial number of the rear axle beam and replace affected beams with conforming parts. If weld separation is found, replace the brake pipes and brake hoses with new parts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LA-GD2 | FIT | GD2-1024457 — GD2-1026130; GD2-8000205 — GD2-8000221 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後輪緩衝装置のコイルスプリングの台座（ロアシート）とリヤアクスルビーム との溶接が不十分なため、走行中の振動等により、当該溶接部が剥れ台座が傾き、 台座に固定されているブレーキパイプがリヤアクスルビームと干渉するものが ある。そのため、そのまま走行を続けるとブレーキパイプが損傷し、最悪の場合、 ブレーキ液が漏れて制動力が低下するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、リヤアクスルビームの製造番号を点検し、該当するものはリヤアクス ルビームを良品と交換する。また、当該溶接部に剥れがあるものは、ブレーキパ イプ及び、ブレーキホースを新品と交換する。
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=3001106
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