Recall 1135380 — Body

Overview

Defect

On large and medium trucks whose cab exterior panels include mounting holes for ladders and similar equipment, an inadequate cab structure allows electrically conductive liquids—such as salt water or detergent—to enter the cab through these holes and contact the wiring connector of the tension reducer (a device that relieves pressure when the seat belt is worn) on the driver's seat belt retractor. Repeated wetting and drying of the connector causes corrosion of the terminals along with progressive carbonization of the resin. In the worst case, tracking across the connector results in a vehicle fire.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, add a water-intrusion protection cover to the driver's seat belt retractor. Additionally, inspect the affected connector; if terminal corrosion is found, replace the seat belt retractor and wiring connector with new parts.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 934 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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=3003494

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