MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1137270 — Starting System

Filed December 17, 2015 · Honda

Overview

MLIT filing number1137270
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedDecember 17, 2015
Manufacturer(s)Honda
ComponentStarting System
Production periodNovember 26, 2013 — November 21, 2014
Vehicles affected14 units

Defect

During manufacturing of the starter magnetic switch, the waterproof sealant was improperly applied, allowing sealant to infiltrate the terminal area where the fuse is assembled. Over time, the sealant softens in service, reducing contact pressure at the fuse terminal and increasing contact resistance, which causes the terminal to generate heat. Continued use may cause the fuse assembly area to melt and create a conduction fault, stalling the engine with no possibility of restart. In the worst case, a short circuit in the starter magnetic switch circuit may result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the starter magnetic switch and replace it with a known-good unit. Also inspect the fuse coupler; if melting is found, replace the engine wiring harness with a new part.

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
EBL-SC66 VT1300CR SC66-1100092 — SC66-1100105

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

エンジンの始動装置において、スタータマグネチックスイッチの防水用シール剤の充填が不適切なため、シール剤がスタータマグネチックスイッチのヒューズを組付ける端子内部に浸入するものがある。そのため、使用過程で端子内部に浸入したシール剤が軟化してヒューズ端子の接圧が低下し、接触抵抗が増加して発熱し、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ヒューズ組付部が溶損して導通不良となり、エンストして再始動できない、または、スタータマグネチックスイッチの回路が短絡して火災に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、スタータマグネチックスイッチを点検し、良品に交換する。また、ヒューズカプラを点検し、溶損している場合は、ワイヤハーネスを新品に交換する。

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=3003689

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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