MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1133610 — Steering Linkage

Filed May 22, 2014 · Hino

Overview

MLIT filing number1133610
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedMay 22, 2014
Manufacturer(s)Hino
ComponentSteering Linkage
Production periodNovember 24, 2011 — February 13, 2014
Vehicles affected492 units

Defect

In the steering linkage of buses, insufficient clearance between the drag link and the tie rod arm mounting bolt allows the drag link to contact the tip of the bolt when the steering wheel is turned fully to the left.

Corrective action

Inspect the drag link on all vehicles. Where contact marks are present, apply touch-up paint and reorient the tie rod arm mounting bolt.

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
SDG-KR290J1 日野レインボーⅡ KR290J1-7000001 — KR290J1-7000494
SDG-KR290J1改 日野レインボーⅡ KR290J1-7000001 — KR290J1-7000494
SKG-KR290J1 日野レインボーⅡ KR290J1-7000001 — KR290J1-7000494
SKG-KR290J1改 日野レインボーⅡ KR290J1-7000001 — KR290J1-7000494

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

バスのかじ取り装置において、ドラッグリンクとタイロッドアーム固定ボルトの隙間が少ないため、ハンドルを左へ最大限度まで切るとドラッグリンクと当該ボルト先端部が接触するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、ドラッグリンクを点検し、接触痕がある場合は塗装するとともに、タイロッドアーム固定ボルトの向きを変更する。

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=3003278

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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