In April 2018, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Exhaust emission control device, covering the Giga. The filing affects 47 vehicles manufactured between September 2017 and September 28, 2017.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1142330 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 3, 2018 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Component | Exhaust emission control device |
| Production period | September 2017 — September 28, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 47 units |
Filing in context
The Exhaust emission control device is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 3 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 34 Isuzu notifications from 2018 in this archive. For scale, 4,170 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
On large tractors, an inadequate manufacturing process for the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe results in insufficient weld strength at the pipe flange joint. Engine vibration and related stresses can cause cracks to develop at the weld, leading to exhaust gas leaks.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) pipe with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| QDG-EXZ52BJ | GIGA | EXZ52BJ-7000422 — EXZ52BJ-7000440 |
| QKG-EXD52BD | GIGA | EXD52BD-7001844 — EXD52BD-7001908 |
| QKG-EXD52BE | GIGA | EXD52BE-7000509 — EXD52BE-7000524 |
| QKG-EXD52BG | GIGA | EXD52BG-7000025 |
| QKG-EXY52BJ | GIGA | EXY52BJ-7000115 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
大型トラクタの原動機において、排気ガス再循環（ＥＧＲ）パイプの製造工程が不適切なため、当該パイプフランジの溶接部の強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、原動機の振動等により、当該パイプフランジの溶接部に亀裂が生じ、排気漏れが発生するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、排気ガス再循環（ＥＧＲ）パイプを良品に交換する。
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=3004226
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