In June 2009, Hino filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Steering Linkage, covering the Blue Ribbon II. The filing affects 708 vehicles manufactured between December 20, 2004 and August 2007.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1123230 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 11, 2009 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Steering Linkage |
| Production period | December 20, 2004 — August 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 708 units |
Filing in context
The Steering Linkage is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 45 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 29 Hino notifications from 2009 in this archive. For scale, 2,990 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 2 years and 8 months.
Defect
On route buses, the steering cut angle is incorrect. When studded winter tires are fitted and the steering is turned to its maximum lock while traversing a step or bump, or when the vehicle is operated at increased ride height, the tires may contact the drag link. Continued operation in this condition causes rust to develop at the contact point and, in the worst case, the drag link may fracture, resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, affix a caution label near the driver's seat. On vehicles fitted with tires and disc wheels that may contact the drag link, adjust the cut-angle stopper. If contact marks are found on the drag link, replace it with a new part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PJ-KV234L1 | 日野ブルーリボンⅡ | KV234L1-7000001 — KV234L1-7000602 |
| PJ-KV234N1 | 日野ブルーリボンⅡ | KV234N1-7000001 — KV234N1-7000545 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
路線バスにおいて、タイヤの切角が不適切なため、スタッドレスタイヤを装着してハンドルを最大限度まで切った状態で段差を通過した場合、もしくは車高が高い状態で走行した場合、タイヤがドラッグリンクと接触することがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、接触部分に錆が発生し、最悪の場合、当該リンクが折損して、操舵ができなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、コーションラベルを運転席近傍に貼付する。接触するおそれのあるタイヤ及びディスクホイールを装着している車両は、切角ストッパを調整する。ドラッグリンクに接触痕がある場合は、新品と交換する。
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=3002109
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