In August 2012, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Heat Protection Device, covering the Elf. The filing affects 13 vehicles manufactured between January 30, 2008 and November 2011.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1130110 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 24, 2012 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Component | Heat Protection Device |
| Production period | January 30, 2008 — November 2011 |
| Vehicles affected | 13 units |
Filing in context
The Heat Protection Device is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 3 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 54 Isuzu notifications from 2012 in this archive. For scale, 4,541 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 years and 10 months.
Defect
On broadcast relay vehicles, the weld securing the muffler heat protector bracket has insufficient strength. Vehicle vibration during operation causes cracks to develop at the weld. Continued use allows the cracks to propagate and, in the worst case, may cause the heat protector to detach.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the heat protector with a corrected part that uses a revised mounting method.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BDG-NPS85AN改 | Elf | NPS85-7000310 — NPS85-7000391 |
| SDG-NPS85AN改 | Elf | NPS85-7001182 — NPS85-7001198 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
放送中継車のサイレンサ用ヒートプロテクタ取付部の溶接強度が不足しているため、走行時の車両振動等により、当該溶接部に亀裂が生じるものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、亀裂が進行し、最悪の場合、当該ヒートプロテクタが脱落するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、固定方法を変更した対策品のヒートプロテクタに交換する。
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=3002862
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