In September 2008, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Body, covering the Elf. The filing affects 94 vehicles manufactured between April 2007 and September 21, 2007.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1121810 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 18, 2008 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Component | Body |
| Production period | April 2007 — September 21, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 94 units |
Filing in context
The Body is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 108 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 34 Isuzu notifications from 2008 in this archive. For scale, 3,908 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 5 months.
Defect
Incorrect bolts were installed on the underride guard stay mounting points, resulting in insufficient attachment strength. In the worst case, if another vehicle collides from the rear, the underride guard may fail to function as intended.
Corrective action
Replace the incorrect bolts with the correct specified bolts on all vehicles.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BKG-NHR85AN | Elf | NHR85-7000050 — NHR85-7001393 |
| BKG-NHS85AN | Elf | NHS85-7000127 |
| BKG-NLR85AN | Elf | NLR85-7002009 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
突入防止装置のステー取付けボルトに誤品を取付けたため、当該ステーの取付強度が不足している。そのため、最悪の場合、他の自動車が追突した場合に突入防止装置が正しく機能しないおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、正規のボルトに交換する。
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=3001953
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Isuzu filings involving the Body, closest to this one by filing date.
Body — affects 70 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Body — affects 879 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Body — affects 38 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Body — affects 89 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Body — affects 2 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Parking Brake - General — affects 18,641 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Body/Frame) — affects 112 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other Equipment — affects 34,123 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (suspension) — affects 173 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other equipment — affects 120 vehicles.
Open recall detail →