In November 2008, Hino filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Pressure Control/Transmission Unit, covering the Dutro. The filing affects 1 vehicle manufactured on March 18, 2008.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1122250 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 27, 2008 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Pressure Control/Transmission Unit |
| Production period | March 18, 2008 — March 18, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 1 units |
Filing in context
The Pressure Control/Transmission Unit is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 20 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 20 Hino notifications from 2008 in this archive. For scale, 4,831 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
On certain rail-road combined vehicles, the brake booster vacuum line was improperly welded and an incorrect vacuum hose was installed during assembly. As a result, sufficient negative pressure is not supplied to the booster. In the worst case, stopping distance is extended.
Corrective action
Replace the vacuum line with a conforming part. Inspect the vacuum hose and replace any non-conforming hose with the correct part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| BDG-XZU414M | DUTRO | XZU414-1009450 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
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
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=3001997
Related recalls
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Other Hino filings involving the Pressure Control/Transmission Unit, closest to this one by filing date.
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Open recall detail →Pressure Control/Transmission Unit — affects 305 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Pressure Control/Transmission Unit — affects 15 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
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Open recall detail →Other (Body / Frame) — affects 378 vehicles.
Open recall detail →