MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1130810 — Engine Control Unit (Computer)

Filed January 24, 2013 · Isuzu

Overview

MLIT filing number1130810
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJanuary 24, 2013
Manufacturer(s)Isuzu
ComponentEngine Control Unit (Computer)
Production periodNovember 26, 2007 — June 2012
Vehicles affected70 units

Defect

On compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered route buses equipped with automatic transmissions, the engine control unit's idle speed control software is incorrectly programmed. When idle load fluctuates, engine idle speed may remain elevated. As a result, the automatic transmission may fail to shift out of neutral, and in the worst case, the vehicle may be unable to move.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, reprogram the engine control unit software.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
LDG-LV234L3改 ERGA LV234L3-7000186 — LV234L3-7000195
LDG-LV234N3改 ERGA LV234N3-7000046 — LV234N3-7000413
PDG-LV234L2改 ERGA LV234L2-7000007 — LV234L2-7000881
PDG-LV234N2改 ERGA LV234N2-7000052 — LV234N2-7000666

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

圧縮天然ガス(CNG)エンジン搭載の自動変速機仕様の路線バスにおいて、エンジン制御ユニットのアイドリング回転制御プログラムが不適切なため、アイドリング時の負荷が変動すると、アイドリング回転が高くなったままとなることがある。そのため、自動変速機がニュートラルから変速しなくなり、最悪の場合、発進できなくなるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、エンジン制御ユニットの制御プログラムを書き換える。

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=3002946

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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