Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1122150 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 11, 2008 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Axle |
| Production period | February 19, 1998 — June 20, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 111 units |
Defect
In large low-floor buses, the front axle has insufficient strength. Repeatedly subjecting the axle to rolling forces and full-lock steering maneuvers over an extended period can cause cracks to develop in the axle. In the worst case, continued use can progress the cracking until the axle fractures, resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective action
Replace the front axle on all vehicles with the corrected part. Because supply of the corrected part will require time, all vehicles are to be inspected for cracks first, with cracked vehicles prioritized for immediate replacement.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HU2PMCE | BLUE RIBBON | 41-8230; 41-8233; 41-8348; 41-8349; 41-8224; 41-8225; 42-811586; 61-8281 … |
| HU2PPCE | BLUE RIBBON | 52-82241 |
| KC-HU2PMCE | BLUE RIBBON | HU2PMC-40023 — HU2PMC-40066; HU2PMC-60011 — HU2PMC-60049 |
| KC-HU2PPCE | BLUE RIBBON | HU2PPC-40011 — HU2PPC-40024; HU2PPC-60011 — HU2PPC-60013 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
大型ノンステップバスの前車軸の強度が不足しているため、ローリングやハンドル据え切り操作を長期間繰り返すと、当該車軸に亀裂が発生する場合がある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、最悪の場合、車軸が折損し、操舵不能になるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該前車軸を対策品と交換する。 なお、対策品の全数供給に時間を要するため、亀裂有無の点検を行い、亀裂が認められた車両を優先的に交換する。
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=3001987