In February 2016, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Door, covering the Gala Mio, Journey J. The filing affects 311 vehicles manufactured between September 20, 2007 and May 2010.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1137570 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 9, 2016 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Component | Door |
| Production period | September 20, 2007 — May 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 311 units |
Filing in context
The Door is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 103 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 24 Isuzu notifications from 2016 in this archive. For scale, 3,375 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 2 years and 8 months.
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) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| BDG-RR7JJBJ | Gala Mio | RR7JJB-60028 — RR7JJB-60338 |
| BDG-RX6JFBJ | いすゞジャーニーＪ | RX6JFB-60020 — RX6JFB-60102 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
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=3003723
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