MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1123002 — Suspension (shock absorber bracket)

Filed April 21, 2009 · Hino

Overview

MLIT filing number1123002
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedApril 21, 2009
Manufacturer(s)Hino
ComponentSuspension (shock absorber bracket)
Production periodAugust 24, 2007 — July 22, 2008
Vehicles affected68 units

Defect

The rear shock absorber mounting bracket is improperly welded. Vibration during driving can cause the weld to separate, degrading vehicle stability. In the worst case, the detached bracket contacts and damages the air spring, causing an air leak that allows the vehicle body to tilt.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the weld condition of the bracket. Any bracket with an improper weld is to be re-welded.

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)ModelChassis ranges
PDG-KR234J2 日野レインボーⅡ KR234J2-7000001 — KR234J2-7000229

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

後輪のショックアブソーバ取付ブラケットの溶接が不適切なため、走行中の振動等により当該ブラケットの溶接が剥がれて走行安定性が悪化し、最悪の場合、エアスプリングにブラケットが接触して損傷し、エアが漏れて車体が傾くおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該ブラケットの溶接状態を点検し、不適切なものは溶接する。

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=3002082

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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