MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1142430 — Engine assembly

Filed April 5, 2018 · Nissan

Overview

MLIT filing number1142430
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedApril 5, 2018
Manufacturer(s)Nissan
ComponentEngine assembly
Production periodMarch 20, 2018 — March 21, 2018
Vehicles affected7 units

Defect

During the engine balancer sprocket assembly process, improper torque application during bolt tightening has resulted in some units being assembled with the sprocket bolts only temporarily snugged. Continued use allows the bolts to loosen during driving and, in the worst case, may cause engine damage.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the affected engine with a conforming unit.

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
DBA-TB17 SYLPHY TB17-032402 — TB17-032410

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

エンジンのバランサースプロケット組付け工程において、スプロケットボルトの締め付け作業が不適切なため、仮締め状態で組みつけられたものがあり、そのまま使用を続けると、走行中に当該ボルトが緩み、最悪の場合、エンジンが破損するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該エンジンを良品と交換する。

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=3004238

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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