MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1121570

Filed July 29, 2008 · Hino, Isuzu

Overview

MLIT filing number1121570
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJuly 29, 2008
Manufacturer(s)Hino, Isuzu
Production periodMay 13, 2005 — November 14, 2006
Vehicles affected396 units

Defect

In the combustion heater used for cabin heating, the fuel pump in the burner head unit has been improperly manufactured on some units. Continued use in this condition may cause fuel to leak from the fuel pump. In the worst case, the leaked fuel may ignite from the heater's heat, resulting in a vehicle fire.

Corrective action

Inspect all vehicles. If a defective unit is found installed, replace the fuel pump with a corrected part, or replace the entire burner head unit fitted with a corrected fuel pump.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 8 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
KL-LT233J2 ERGA LT233J2-7000030 — LT233J2-7000054
KL-LV280Q1 ERGA LV280Q1-7000039 — LV280Q1-7000051
KL-LV780H2 GALA LV780H2-7000030
PA-KR234J1 日野レインボーⅡ KR234J1-7000066 — KR234J1-7000149
PA-LR234J1 Erga Mio LR234J1-7000171 — LR234J1-7000625
PJ-LV234L1 ERGA LV234L1-7000388 — LV234L1-7000926
PJ-LV234N1 ERGA LV234N1-7000008 — LV234N1-7000443
PJ-LV234Q1 ERGA LV234Q1-7000003 — LV234Q1-7000077

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

車室内暖房用の燃焼式ヒータにおいて、バーナヘッド(燃焼機)の燃料ポンプの製造が不適切なものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、燃料ポンプから燃料が漏れ、最悪の場合、漏れた燃料がヒータの熱により発火するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両を点検し、不具合品が装着されている場合には対策品の燃料ポンプまたは対策品の燃料ポンプを装着したバーナヘッドに交換する。

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=3001919

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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