MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1147700 — Computer (powertrain)

Filed July 2, 2020 · Nissan, Suzuki

Overview

MLIT filing number1147700
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJuly 2, 2020
Manufacturer(s)Nissan, Suzuki
ComponentComputer (powertrain)
Production periodJuly 2012 — December 2013
Vehicles affected111,546 units

Defect

On continuously variable transmissions (CVT), an incorrect control program may allow the steel belt, which is the shifting element, to sustain surface damage. Continued operation in this condition can cause the steel belt to fracture. In the worst case, the vehicle may become inoperable.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, reprogram the CVT control unit with the corrected/updated software. Additionally, inspect the CVT control unit fault history; if records indicate the vehicle has experienced this defect condition, replace the CVT assembly with a new unit.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
DAA-HC26 SERENA HC26-060101 — HC26-090881
DAA-HFC26 SERENA HFC26-100001 — HFC26-187699
DAA-SHC26 Landy HC26-904001 — HC26-905227

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

無段変速機(CVT)において、制御プログラムが不適切なため、変速機構であるスチールベルトに傷がつくものがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、スチールベルトが破損し走行不能に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、CVTのコントロールユニットを対策プログラムに書き換える。 また、CVTコントロールユニットの故障履歴を確認し、当該不具合に至る履歴を確認した場合は、CVT本体を交換する。

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=3004776

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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