MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Isuzu Forward Recall 1127350 — Exhaust Pipe

Filed March 31, 2011 · Isuzu

In March 2011, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Exhaust Pipe, covering the Forward. The filing affects 2 vehicles manufactured between September 25, 2008 and January 15, 2009.

Overview

MLIT filing number1127350
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedMarch 31, 2011
Manufacturer(s)Isuzu
ComponentExhaust Pipe
Production periodSeptember 25, 2008 — January 15, 2009
Vehicles affected2 units

Filing in context

The Exhaust Pipe is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 35 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 42 Isuzu notifications from 2011 in this archive. For scale, 4,782 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 3 months.

Defect

On vehicles with a vertically modified exhaust pipe, the rain-intrusion prevention valve mounted at the exhaust pipe outlet is improperly secured. Exhaust pressure can push the valve retaining bracket out of position. Continued use may result in the component falling from the vehicle.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the exhaust pipe with a corrected part and add a reinforcement plate to the exhaust pipe bracket.

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
PKG-FRR90S2 FORWARD FRR90-7010497 — FRR90-7012919

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

排気管を縦型に改造した車両において、排気管出口に取付けている雨水浸入防止バルブの固定方法が不適切なため、排気の圧力で当該バルブ固定金具が抜けてくることがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該部品が落下するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、排気管を対策品に交換し、排気管ブラケットに補強板を追加する。

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=3002565

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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