In August 2002, Isuzu filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Fuel Hose / Pipe, covering the Wizard. The filing affects 1,275 vehicles manufactured between February 2001 and November 26, 2001.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1209670 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 1, 2002 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Isuzu |
| Component | Fuel Hose / Pipe |
| Production period | February 2001 — November 26, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,275 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 9 Isuzu notifications from 2002 in this archive. For scale, 2,659 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
The fuel return pipe attached to the fuel pump is incorrectly sized, leaving insufficient clearance between the pipe and the pump case. When the engine is shut off with a low fuel level and high evaporation conditions, the fuel tank contracts, causing the tip of the return pipe to contact the pump case. If the engine is then started in this condition, pressure builds inside the fuel return line and fuel leaks from the line connections. In the worst case, a vehicle fire may result.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, the fuel pump will be replaced with a conforming unit.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TA-UER25FW | ＷＩＺＡＲＤ | UER25FW-4115477 — UER25FW-4117298 |
| TA-UES25FW | ＷＩＺＡＲＤ | UERS5FW-4114686 — UES25FW-4117371 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
燃料装置において、燃料ポンプに取り付けられている燃料リターンパイプの長さが不適 切なため、ポンプケースとの隙間が不十分となり、燃料残量が少なく蒸発量の多い状態で 原動機を停止させると、燃料タンクが収縮して当該パイプの先端がポンプケースと干渉し 、その状態で原動機を始動すると燃料リターン配管内の圧力が上がり、当該配管の接続部 から燃料が漏れ、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、燃料ポンプを良品と交換する。
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=3005871
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Isuzu filings involving the Fuel Hose / Pipe, closest to this one by filing date.
Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 627 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 2,461 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 274 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 1,254 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Fuel Hose / Pipe — affects 35 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.