MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1123950 — Shock absorber

Filed October 15, 2009 · Isuzu

Overview

MLIT filing number1123950
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedOctober 15, 2009
Manufacturer(s)Isuzu
ComponentShock absorber
Production periodJuly 26, 1997 — August 26, 2003
Vehicles affected2,011 units

Defect

On large tractors equipped with air spring suspension, the owner's manual provides insufficient instructions for height adjustment when disconnecting a trailer, and the shock absorber stopper design is inadequate. If a trailer is disconnected without properly adjusting the coupler height, the shock absorber may extend to its full stroke. This causes the piston retaining nut inside the shock absorber to loosen. If the vehicle continues to be operated in this condition, the shock absorber rod may pull out and, in the worst case, contact the tire and result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, affix a sticker to the owner's manual detailing precautions for trailer disconnection, and replace the shock absorbers with corrected parts.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 20 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
KC-EXD50D2 GIGA EXD50D2-3000002 — EXD50D2-3000096
KC-EXD50G2 GIGA EXD50G2-3000001 — EXD50G2-3000009
KC-EXD50L2 GIGA EXD50L2-3000002 — EXD50L2-3000020
KC-EXD52D2 GIGA EXD52D2-3000004 — EXD52D2-3000184
KC-EXD52E2 GIGA EXD52E2-3000001 — EXD52E2-3000060
KC-EXD52G2 GIGA EXD52G2-3000002 — EXD52G2-3000005
KC-EXD81D2 GIGA EXD81D2-3000003 — EXD81D2-3000033
KC-EXD82D2 GIGA EXD82D2-3000006 — EXD82D2-3000213
KC-EXD82E2 GIGA EXD82E2-3000002 — EXD82E2-3000011
KC-EXD82G2 GIGA EXD82G2-3000002 — EXD82G2-3000003
KC-EXY52J2 GIGA EXY52J2-3000002 — EXY52J2-3000006
KL-EXD51D3 GIGA EXD51D3-3000001 — EXD51D3-3000096
KL-EXD51G3 GIGA EXD51G3-3000001 — EXD51G3-3000101
KL-EXD51L3 GIGA EXD51L3-3000001 — EXD51L3-3000019
KL-EXD52D3 GIGA EXD52D3-3000003 — EXD52D3-3001026
KL-EXD52E3 GIGA EXD52E3-3000005 — EXD52E3-3000145
KL-EXD52G3 GIGA EXD52G3-3000004 — EXD52G3-3000028
KL-EXD73D3 GIGA EXD73D3-3000003
KL-EXD74D3 GIGA EXD74D3-3000001 — EXD74D3-3000099
KL-EXY52J3 GIGA EXY52J3-3000007 — EXY52J3-3000021

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

空気ばね緩衝装置付大型トラクタにおいて、トレーラ切り離し時の高さ調整についての取扱説明書の説明が不十分で、且つショックアブソーバのストッパ構造が不適切なため、カプラ高さ調整不十分な状態でトレーラをトラクタから切り離すと、ショックアブソーバが伸びきってしまうことがある。そのため、ショックアブソーバ内部のピストン取付けナット部が緩み、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ショックアブソーバのロッドが抜け出し、最悪の場合、タイヤと干渉して、車両火災に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、トレーラ切り離し時の注意事項を示したステッカを取扱説明書に貼付するとともに、ショックアブソーバを対策品に交換する。

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=3002196

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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