MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1123240 — Steering Linkage

Filed June 11, 2009 · Isuzu

Overview

MLIT filing number1123240
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJune 11, 2009
Manufacturer(s)Isuzu
ComponentSteering Linkage
Production periodNovember 14, 2005 — March 27, 2006
Vehicles affected191 units

Defect

In the steering system, one of the two bolts securing the knuckle arm to the steering knuckle was improperly heat-treated during manufacturing, resulting in insufficient strength. This causes the affected bolt to fail prematurely. In the worst case, both bolts may fracture, allowing the knuckle arm to detach and resulting in loss of steering control.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the affected bolt with a conforming part. If the affected bolt is found to be damaged, replace the remaining bolt with a new part as well.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 13 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
PJ-FTR34F4 FORWARD FTR34F4-7000115 — FTR34F4-7000134
PJ-FTR34H4 FORWARD FTR34H4-7000092 — FTR34H4-7000103
PJ-FTR34K4 FORWARD FTR34K4-7000119 — FTR34K4-7000126
PJ-FTR34L4 FORWARD FTR34L4-7000283 — FTR34L4-7000296
PJ-FTR34N4 FORWARD FTR34N4-7000282 — FTR34N4-7000283
PJ-FTR34S4 FORWARD FTR34S4-7000197 — FTR34S4-7000199
PJ-FVZ34L4 FORWARD FVZ34L4-7000118 — FVZ34L4-7000147
PJ-FVZ34N4 FORWARD FVZ34N4-7000135 — FVZ34N4-7000153
PJ-FVZ34S4 FORWARD FVZ34S4-7000056 — FVZ34S4-7000069
PJ-FVZ34V4 FORWARD FVZ34V4-7000066 — FVZ34V4-7000080
PJ-LV234L1 ERGA LV234L1-7000515 — LV234L1-7000599
PJ-LV234N1 ERGA LV234N1-7000233 — LV234N1-7000304
PJ-LV234Q1 ERGA LV234Q1-7000009 — LV234Q1-7000029

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

かじ取り装置において、ナックルアームをナックルに固定するボルト2本のうち1本について、熱処理が不適切なため、強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、早期に当該ボルトが破損し、最悪の場合、2本とも折損し、ナックルアームが外れて操舵不能となるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該ボルトを良品と交換する。なお、当該ボルトが損傷している場合には、他のボルトも新品と交換する。

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=3002110

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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