In April 2022, Hino filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Other (Frame/Body), covering the Profia. The filing affects 2 vehicles manufactured between February 15, 2021 and November 15, 2021.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1151450 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 25, 2022 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Other (Frame/Body) |
| Production period | February 15, 2021 — November 15, 2021 |
| Vehicles affected | 2 units |
Filing in context
The Other (Frame/Body) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 48 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 28 Hino notifications from 2022 in this archive. For scale, 4,782 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 9 months.
Defect
On certain vehicles, the body installation process positioned the cargo box interior in a way that raises the center of gravity excessively. As a result, the vehicle may not meet the minimum lateral stability angle requirement. In the worst case, the vehicle may roll over while driving.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, verify lateral stability on the actual vehicle. Where correction is required, attach ballast weights beneath the floor.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2RG-XZC605M | PROFIA | XZC605-0031806 |
| 2RG-XZU605M | PROFIA | XZU605-0031929 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
車両の架装において、荷箱内部の架装時に重心位置が高くなってしまっているものがある。その為、最大安定傾斜角度の基準値を満たさないおそれがあり、最悪の場合、走行中に横転するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、実車にて確認を行う。また、改善が必要な場合は、床下部に錘を取り付ける。
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=3005172
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Hino filings involving the Other (Frame/Body), closest to this one by filing date.
Other (Frame/Body) — affects 48 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 65 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 262 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 68 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 2,061 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Other — affects 3,160 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (frame/body) — affects 19,217 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (frame/body) — affects 648 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Body/Frame) — affects 263 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Wiring — affects 1,501 vehicles.
Open recall detail →