In November 2013, Nissan filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Wiring, covering the Paramedic. The filing affects 14 vehicles manufactured between July 15, 2013 and September 11, 2013.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1132680 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 27, 2013 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Nissan |
| Component | Wiring |
| Production period | July 15, 2013 — September 11, 2013 |
| Vehicles affected | 14 units |
Filing in context
The Wiring is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 236 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 52 Nissan notifications from 2013 in this archive. For scale, 4,521 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 1 month.
Defect
In high-specification ambulances, the battery cable to the starter motor is improperly assembled, allowing the cable to contact and be damaged by the engine. Continued use may cause the cable to short circuit. In the worst case, the engine may stall and fail to restart.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the cable. If no damage is found, reassemble it correctly. If damage is found, replace the cable with a new one or repair it, and reassemble it correctly.
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) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| CBF-FPWGE50 | Paramedic | FPWGE50-005502 — FPWGE50-005526 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
高規格救急車において、スターターモータへのバッテリーケーブルの組付けが不適切なため、当該ケーブルがエンジンと干渉して損傷しているものがあり、そのまま使用を続けると、当該ケーブルが短絡し、最悪の場合、エンストして再始動できなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ケーブルを点検し、損傷が認められない場合は適切に組み付ける。また、損傷が認められた場合は、当該ケーブルを新品と交換または補修し、適切に組み付ける。
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=3003165
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