In September 2005, Suzuki filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Steering Linkage, covering the Every, Carry. The filing affects 215 vehicles manufactured between August 19, 2005 and September 2005.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1115320 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 20, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Steering Linkage |
| Production period | August 19, 2005 — September 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 215 units |
Filing in context
The Steering Linkage is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 45 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 18 Suzuki notifications from 2005 in this archive. For scale, 3,528 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 1 month.
Defect
Improper assembly of the steering joint that connects the upper and lower steering shafts results in insufficient engagement between the joint and the upper shaft. Continued use may cause the joint and upper shaft to separate. In the worst case, loss of steering control may occur.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the assembly condition of the steering upper shaft and steering joint. Where the assembly is found to be improper, reassemble to the correct specification.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABA-DA64W | Every | DA64W-100110 — DA64W-101189 |
| EBD-DA64V | Every | DA64V-100091 — DA64V-100898 |
| GBD-DA64V | Every | DA64V-600024 — DA64V-600045 |
| LE-DA63T | Carry | DA63T-380003 — DA63T-380812 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ステアリングアッパシャフトとステアリングロアシャフトを結合するステアリングジョイントの組み付け作業が不適切なため、当該ジョイントとアッパシャフトのかみ合いが浅いものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、最悪の場合、ジョイントとアッパシャフトの嵌合が外れ、操舵不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ステアリングアッパシャフトとステアリングジョイントの組み付け状態を点検し、組み付け状態が不適切なものは正規の状態に組み付ける。
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=3001224
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