In December 2017, Hino filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Other (Frame/Body), covering the Ranger. The filing affects 89 vehicles manufactured between June 16, 2017 and October 25, 2017.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1141602 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 14, 2017 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Other (Frame/Body) |
| Production period | June 16, 2017 — October 25, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 89 units |
Filing in context
The Other (Frame/Body) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 48 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 34 Hino notifications from 2017 in this archive. For scale, 3,924 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 4 months.
Defect
On medium-duty dump trucks, the bolts and nuts securing the opposing brackets that join the chassis frame and sub-frame were improperly manufactured, resulting in incorrect parts being installed at the factory.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the opposing bracket mounting bolts and nuts used for body-to-frame attachment and replace any incorrect parts with the correct specified parts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2KG-FC2ABA | Ranger | FC2AB-100018 — FC2AB-101153 |
| 2KG-FD2ABA | Ranger | FD2AB-101425 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
中型ダンプ車のシャシフレーム及びサブフレームを締結する対向ブラケット固定用ボルト及びナットにおいて、製造が不適切なため、誤品が取り付けられている。
改善措置
全車両、車体締結用対向ブラケットの固定ボルト及びナットを点検し、誤品が装着されていた場合は正規品に交換する。
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=3009207
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Hino filings involving the Other (Frame/Body), closest to this one by filing date.
Other (Frame/Body) — affects 97 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 1,987 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 1 vehicle.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 1 vehicle.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 27 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Other — affects 20 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other — affects 819 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other — affects 257 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Frame — affects 35 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Wiring — affects 77,485 vehicles.
Open recall detail →