MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1137560 — Door

Filed February 9, 2016 · Hino

Overview

MLIT filing number1137560
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedFebruary 9, 2016
Manufacturer(s)Hino
ComponentDoor
Production periodSeptember 21, 2007 — April 26, 2010
Vehicles affected765 units

Defect

The weld securing the interior operating handle of the emergency exit door is improperly made, resulting in insufficient strength. When the handle is operated, the weld may separate, preventing the emergency exit door from being opened.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the interior operating handle of the emergency exit door. On any vehicle where the weld is improperly made, replace the door with a conforming unit.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 2 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
BDG-RR7JJBA MELPHA RR7JJB-40040 — RR7JJB-40716
BDG-RX6JFBA RIESSE RX6JFB-40049 — RX6JFB-40608

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

非常口扉の室内操作ハンドルの溶接が不適切なため、強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、ハンドルを操作した場合、溶接が外れ、非常口扉を開けることができなくなるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、非常口扉の室内操作ハンドルを点検し、溶接が不適切なものは、扉を良品に交換する。

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=3003722

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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