In October 2023, 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 25 vehicles manufactured between August 30, 2016 and March 2017.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1153880 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 24, 2023 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Hino |
| Component | Other (frame/body) |
| Production period | August 30, 2016 — March 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 25 units |
Filing in context
The Other (frame/body) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 42 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 25 Hino notifications from 2023 in this archive. For scale, 4,359 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 7 months.
Defect
The refrigeration unit condenser mount bracket installed between the axles on large refrigerated trucks was not adequately designed, and cracks may develop at the fastening section. Driving vibration can cause the crack to propagate until the bracket fractures. In the worst case, the refrigeration unit condenser may detach and fall onto the roadway, creating a hazard for other traffic.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the refrigeration unit condenser mount bracket with the corrected/revised part. Note: although the replacement part has sufficient strength, it was prioritized for its urgency; a further recall notice may be filed depending on the results of ongoing verification.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| QPG-FW1EXEG | PROFIA | FW1EXE-15925 — FW1EXE-19884 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
大型冷凍車のホイールベース間に取付けた冷凍機コンデンサ用マウントブラケットにおいて、設計検討が不十分なため、締結部に亀裂が生じることがある。そのため、走行振動などで亀裂が進行し、冷凍機コンデンサ用マウントブラケットが破断し、最悪の場合、冷凍機コンデンサが脱落し、他の交通を妨げるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、冷凍機コンデンサ用マウントブラケットを対策品に交換する。なお、今回の措置については十分な強度をもっているものの、緊急性を優先したため、今後の検証次第では、再度届出をおこなう場合もある。
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=3009499
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 20 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (frame/body) — affects 77 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (frame/body) — affects 295 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (frame/body) — affects 751 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (frame/body) — affects 648 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Other — affects 526 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Vehicle Body — affects 2,544 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other equipment — affects 57 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Frame/Body) — affects 2,061 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Body Structure (Roof Rail Rivet Cover) — affects 1,697 vehicles.
Open recall detail →