Hino / Isuzu / Mazda / Mitsubishi / Nissan / Toyota / UD Trucks Elf, Dutro and 8 more models Recall 1149884

In September 2021, Hino, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota & UD Trucks filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), covering the Elf, Dutro and 8 more models. The filing affects 1,233 vehicles manufactured between December 27, 2002 and April 21, 2021.

Overview

Filing in context

This notification is a joint filing by 7 manufacturers: Hino, Isuzu, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota & UD Trucks.

This filing is one of 40 Hino notifications from 2021 in this archive. For scale, 2,678 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 18 years and 3 months.

Defect

On rotary dump refuse collection vehicles, an error in calculating the center-of-gravity position of the cargo body volume resulted in an incorrectly stated maximum payload rating. When loaded to the stated maximum payload, the vehicle does not conform to Safety Standards Article 9, Paragraph 2 (running gear) or Article 53, Paragraph 1 (seating capacity and maximum payload). In the worst case, the rear axle may be damaged or fractured under the excess load, or a tire may burst, leading to a serious accident.

Corrective action

(1) Replace the load center-of-gravity position nameplate with one calculated using the correct method. (Identified units) (1,233 units) (2) To secure the rated maximum payload, reduce the mass of installed components, or attach counterweights toward the front of the vehicle to reduce rear axle loading. (80 units) (3) For units exceeding the recommended tire load, replace the tires and wheels in accordance with each chassis manufacturer's specifications. (217 units) (4) Amend the maximum payload stated on the vehicle inspection certificate so that the allowable axle load and recommended tire load are not exceeded. (936 units)

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 113 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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=3005007

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