In March 2008, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Steering Linkage, covering the Forward. The filing affects 462 vehicles manufactured between November 2007 and November 28, 2007.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1120850 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | March 31, 2008 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Component | Steering Linkage |
| Production period | November 2007 — November 28, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 462 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 34 Isuzu notifications from 2008 in this archive. For scale, 3,191 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
The clamp bolt connecting the steering shaft to the steering gearbox is improperly torqued during assembly, resulting in damage to the bolt on some vehicles. This reduces clamping force and, in the worst case, may cause loss of steering control.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the steering shaft and clamp bolt with new parts and tighten to the specified torque.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PDG-FRR34S2 | FORWARD | FRR34-7001325 — FRR34-7001435 |
| PDG-FRR34T2 | FORWARD | FRR34-7001325 — FRR34-7001435 |
| PDG-FRS90S1 | FORWARD | FRS90-7000021 — FRS90-7000026 |
| PDG-FTR34S2 | FORWARD | FTR34-7000625 — FTR34-7000672 |
| PDG-FTR34T2 | FORWARD | FTR34-7000625 — FTR34-7000672 |
| PDG-FVR34U2 | FORWARD | FVR34-7000053 — FVR34-7000055 |
| PDG-FVZ34U2 | FORWARD | FVZ34-7000100 — FVZ34-7000111 |
| PDG-GSR34S2 | FORWARD | GSR34-7000013 |
| PKG-FRR90S1 | FORWARD | FRR90-7003834 — FRR90-7004378 |
| PKG-FRR90S2 | FORWARD | FRR90-7003834 — FRR90-7004378 |
| PKG-FRR90T2 | FORWARD | FRR90-7003834 — FRR90-7004378 |
| PKG-FRS90S2 | FORWARD | FRS90-7000021 — FRS90-7000026 |
| PKG-FSR34S2 | FORWARD | FSR34-7000311 — FSR34-7000327 |
| PKG-FSR34T2 | FORWARD | FSR34-7000311 — FSR34-7000327 |
| PKG-FSR90S2 | FORWARD | FSR90-7000161 — FSR90-7000172 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ステアリングシャフトとギヤボックスを連結している締結ボルトの締め付け方法が不適切なため、ボルトが損傷しているものがある。そのため、締結力が不十分となり、最悪の場合、かじ取り操作ができなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ステアリングシャフトと締結ボルトを新品と交換し、規定トルクで締め付ける。
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=3001839
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Isuzu filings involving the Steering Linkage, closest to this one by filing date.
Steering Linkage — affects 11,841 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Steering Linkage — affects 191 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Steering Linkage — affects 201 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Steering Linkage — affects 115 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Steering Linkage — affects 17,183 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Steering Linkage — affects 78 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other — affects 20 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other — affects 819 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other — affects 257 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Service Brake (General) — affects 726 vehicles.
Open recall detail →