In July 2019, Suzuki filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Fuel Hose / Pipe, covering the Jimny. The filing affects 21,248 vehicles manufactured between May 11, 2018 and March 12, 2019.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1145310 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 10, 2019 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Suzuki |
| Component | Fuel Hose / Pipe |
| Production period | May 11, 2018 — March 12, 2019 |
| Vehicles affected | 21,248 units |
Filing in context
The Fuel Hose / Pipe is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 62 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 15 Suzuki notifications from 2019 in this archive. For scale, 1,200 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 10 months.
Defect
Improper molding controls during fuel hose manufacturing result in insufficient elasticity in affected hoses. Engine heat and vibration cause the hose to deform and contact the steering shaft. In the worst case, the hose sustains damage and fuel leaks.
Corrective action
Replace the fuel hose on all vehicles with a conforming part.
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) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| 3BA-JB64W | Jimny | JB64W-100092 — JB64W-121516 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
燃料ホースの成形管理が不適切なため、弾性が不足しているものがある。そのため、当該ホースがエンジンの熱や振動により変形してステアリングシャフトに接触し、最悪の場合、当該ホースが損傷して燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、燃料ホースを良品と交換する。
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=3004552
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Suzuki filings involving the Fuel Hose / Pipe, closest to this one by filing date.
Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 798 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 767,501 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 38 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 14,001 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 330 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Engine Control Computer — affects 1,211 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel pump — affects 64,939 vehicles.
Open recall detail →A/T — affects 1,210 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Wiring — affects 111,611 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel pump — affects 34,200 vehicles.
Open recall detail →