MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1119050 — Other (Steering)

Filed July 5, 2007 · Isuzu

Overview

MLIT filing number1119050
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJuly 5, 2007
Manufacturer(s)Isuzu
ComponentOther (Steering)
Production periodSeptember 30, 1994 — May 29, 2007
Vehicles affected2,109 units

Defect

The maximum steering angle on these passenger buses is incorrect. When studless tires are fitted and the steering wheel is turned to full lock while crossing a road irregularity, the tire may contact the drag link. Continued use in this condition causes rust to develop at the contact point. In the worst case, the drag link may fracture, resulting in loss of steering control.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, affix a caution label adjacent to the driver's seat. If contact marks are present on the drag link, replace it with a new part and adjust the steering angle stopper.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 16 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
KC-LV280L Cubic LV280L-3000001 — LV280L-3000478
KC-LV280N Cubic LV280N-3000001 — LV280N-3000465
KC-LV280Q Cubic LV280Q-3000001 — LV280Q-3000107
KC-LV380L Cubic LV380L-3000001 — LV380L-3000563
KC-LV380N Cubic LV380N-3000001 — LV380N-3000538
KC-LV380Q Cubic LV380Q-3000002 — LV380Q-3000088
KL-LV280L1 ERGA LV280L1-3000001 — LV280L1-3000792; LV280L1-7000031 — LV280L1-7000236
KL-LV280N1 ERGA LV280N1-3000003 — LV280N1-3000418; LV280N1-7000025 — LV280N1-7000199
KL-LV280Q1 ERGA LV280Q1-3000004 — LV280Q1-3000108; LV280Q1-7000001 — LV280Q1-7000057
KL-LV380L1 ERGA LV380L1-3000005 — LV380L1-3000006
KL-LV380N1 ERGA LV380N1-3000003 — LV380N1-3000005
NE-LV288L Cubic LV288L-3000022 — LV288L-3000074
NE-LV288N Cubic LV288N-3000001 — LV288N-3000014
PJ-LV234L1 ERGA LV234L1-7000086 — LV234L1-7001143
PJ-LV234N1 ERGA LV234N1-7000008 — LV234N1-7000559
PJ-LV234Q1 ERGA LV234Q1-7000002 — LV234Q1-7000098

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

乗合バスのタイヤの切角が不適切なため、スタッドレスタイヤを装着し、ハンドルを最大限度まで切った状態で段差を通過した場合、タイヤがドラッグリンクと接触することがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、接触部分に錆が発生し、最悪の場合、当該リンクが折損して、操舵ができなくなるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、コーションラベルを運転席横に貼付する。なお、ドラッグリンクに干渉痕がある場合は、新品と交換するとともに、切角ストッパを調整する。

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=3001650

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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