In November 2005, Suzuki filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Differential, covering the Escudo. The filing affects 349 vehicles manufactured between August 23, 2005 and September 14, 2005.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1115600 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 24, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Differential |
| Production period | August 23, 2005 — September 14, 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 349 units |
Filing in context
The Differential is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 33 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 18 Suzuki notifications from 2005 in this archive. For scale, 3,325 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
During casting of the left-side case of the rear differential, insufficient mold-release agent was applied, causing the case to adhere to the mold and sustain a crack upon removal. Continued use allows the crack to propagate, resulting in an oil leak. In the worst case, the vehicle may become inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the left-side rear differential case for cracks. If a crack is found, replace the case with a non-defective part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBA-TD54W | Escudo | TD54W-104852 — TD54W-105451 |
| CBA-TD94W | Escudo | TD94W-101097 — TD94W-101290 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後輪差動装置の左側ケースにおいて、鋳造する際に鋳型へ塗布する薬剤（離型剤）が不足していたため、当該ケースが鋳型に固着し、取り出し時に亀裂が生じたものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、亀裂が進行してオイルが漏れ、最悪の場合、走行不能になるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、後輪差動装置の左側ケースの亀裂を点検し、亀裂が確認された場合は良品と交換する。
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=3001256
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Suzuki filings involving the Differential, closest to this one by filing date.
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Open recall detail →Differential — affects 20 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.