MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1116320 — Exhaust Emission Reduction Device

Filed March 9, 2006 · Isuzu, Nissan, Nissan Diesel

Overview

MLIT filing number1116320
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedMarch 9, 2006
Manufacturer(s)Isuzu, Nissan, Nissan Diesel
ComponentExhaust Emission Reduction Device
Production periodJune 25, 2002 — October 21, 2004
Vehicles affected2,716 units

Defect

On the catalytic converter, the weld method used at the exhaust pipe connection flange is improper, resulting in insufficient strength. Continued use subjects the weld to vibration from driving and engine operation, causing cracks to develop. In the worst case, exhaust gas may leak, increasing exterior noise levels.

Corrective action

Replace the catalytic converter on all vehicles with a corrected part.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 19 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
KR-AKR81LZ アトラス AKR81LZ-7000001 — AKR81LZ-7000002
KR-AKS81EA アトラス AKS81E-7000001 — AKS81E-7000161
KR-AKS81EAD アトラス AKS81E-7000001 — AKS81E-7000161
KR-AKS81EAV アトラス AKS81E-7000001 — AKS81E-7000161
KR-AKS81GDR アトラス AKS81G-7000001 — AKS81G-7000083
KR-AKS81GR アトラス AKS81G-7000001 — AKS81G-7000083
KR-BKS81EA コンドル BKS81E-7000001 — BKS81E-7000025
KR-BKS81EAD コンドル BKS81E-7000001 — BKS81E-7000025
KR-BKS81EAV コンドル BKS81E-7000001 — BKS81E-7000025
KR-BKS81GDR コンドル BKS81G-7000020 — BKS81G-7000048
KR-BKS81GR コンドル BKS81G-7000020 — BKS81G-7000048
KR-NKR81LZ Elf NKR81LZ-7000002 — NKR81LZ-7000103
KR-NKS81EA Elf NKS81E-7000004 — NKS81E-7001973
KR-NKS81EAD Elf NKS81E-7000004 — NKS81E-7001973
KR-NKS81EAV Elf NKS81E-7000004 — NKS81E-7001973
KR-NKS81GDR Elf NKS81G-7000010 — NKS81G-7000966
KR-NKS81GR Elf NKS81G-7000010 — NKS81G-7000966
KR-NPR72LZ Elf NPR72LZ-7000080 — NPR72LZ-7000145
KR-NPR81LZ Elf NPR81LZ-7000002 — NPR81LZ-7000018

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

触媒コンバータにおいて、排気管と接続するフランジ部の溶接方法が不適切なため、強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、走行中の振動やエンジンの振動により当該溶接部に亀裂が発生し、最悪の場合、排出ガスが漏れて騒音が増大するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、触媒コンバータ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=3001338

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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