MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1130640 — Wiring

Filed November 27, 2012 · Nissan

Overview

MLIT filing number1130640
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedNovember 27, 2012
Manufacturer(s)Nissan
ComponentWiring
Production periodApril 22, 2009 — April 22, 2009
Vehicles affected1 units

Defect

On gasoline-engine vehicles, the battery cable is routed incorrectly and may contact the engine coolant connector on the engine block. Continued use allows engine vibration to damage the cable, and in the worst case, a vehicle fire may occur.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, add a clip and reroute the cable. Inspect the cable condition; if damage is found, repair or replace the cable as appropriate.

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
EBT-J1F4 Forklift J1F4-000144

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

ガソリンエンジン搭載車において、バッテリーケーブルの配索が不適切のため、当該ケーブルがエンジン本体の温水コネクタと干渉するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、エンジンの振動により当該ケーブルが損傷し、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、クリップを追加し、当該ケーブルの配索方法を変更する。 なお、ケーブルの状態を点検し損傷がある場合は、状態に応じて補修または交換を行う。

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=3002924

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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