MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1115771

Filed December 15, 2005 · Hino

Overview

MLIT filing number1115771
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedDecember 15, 2005
Manufacturer(s)Hino
Production periodAugust 26, 2005 — November 17, 2005
Vehicles affected133 units

Defect

On large touring buses, the idler pulley that retains the air-conditioning drive belt is improperly designed, allowing the grease lubricating the pulley bearing to be flung out. Continued use causes the bearing to seize and, in the worst case, the pulley and belt may contact each other and ignite.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the idler pulley with the corrected part.

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)ModelChassis ranges
ADG-RU1ESAA SELEGA RU1ESA-40011 — RU1ESA-40174

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

大型観光バスにおいて、①エアコン駆動用ベルトを保持するアイドルプーリの構造が不適切なため、当該プーリのベアリングを潤滑するグリスが飛散するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ベアリングが焼き付き、最悪の場合、プーリとベルトが擦れて発火するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、①当該アイドルプーリを対策品と交換する。

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=3001274

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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