MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1121960 — Pressure Control/Transmission Unit

Filed October 21, 2008 · Hino

Overview

MLIT filing number1121960
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedOctober 21, 2008
Manufacturer(s)Hino
ComponentPressure Control/Transmission Unit
Production periodJune 2004 — April 21, 2008
Vehicles affected158 units

Defect

On hi-rail vehicles (road-rail combination vehicles), the brake booster vacuum line contains defective welds, and an incorrect vacuum hose was installed during assembly. These conditions prevent adequate vacuum supply to the booster. In the worst case, stopping distance is extended.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the vacuum line with a good unit. Additionally, inspect the vacuum hose and replace any incorrect hose with the correct production part.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 5 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
BDG-XZU354E DUTRO XZU354-0001005 — XZU354-0001489; XZU354-1000027 — XZU354-1001821
BDG-XZU414M DUTRO XZU414-0002537 — XZU414-0005007; XZU414-1002235 — XZU414-1009483
PB-XZU304M DUTRO XZU304-0002083 — XZU304-0002090
PB-XZU354E DUTRO XZU354-0001005 — XZU354-0001489; XZU354-1000027 — XZU354-1001821
PB-XZU414M DUTRO XZU414-0002537 — XZU414-0005007; XZU414-1002235 — XZU414-1009483

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

軌陸車(軌道兼用車)のブレーキ倍力装置において、バキューム配管の溶接不良とともにバキュームホースに誤品を組み付けたものがある。そのため、負圧が十分に供給されず、最悪の場合、制動距離が長くなるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、バキューム配管を良品と交換する。また、バキュームホースを点検し、不適切なものは正規品と交換する。

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=3001968

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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