In December 2003, Subaru filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Engine, covering the Astra, Traviq and 1 more model. The filing affects 334 vehicles manufactured between January 29, 2001 and December 12, 2001.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1210680 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 10, 2003 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Subaru |
| Component | Engine |
| Production period | January 29, 2001 — December 12, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 334 units |
Filing in context
The Engine is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 72 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 3 Subaru notifications from 2003 in this archive. For scale, 3,345 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 10 months.
Defect
In the engine, the oil jet port of the timing chain lubrication system has an incorrect shape. Continued use causes inadequate lubrication of the timing chain. In the worst case, the timing chain may fracture.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the timing chain lubrication system with the corrected part and replace the timing chain assembly.
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) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| GF-XH220 | Vectra | WOLOJBF1911083595 — WOLOJBF3511116639 |
| GF-XK220 | Astra | WOLOTGF3512106961 — WOLOTGF071B020557 |
| GF-XM220 | Traviq | WOLOTGF751H020999 — WOLOTGF751H039831 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機において、タイミングチェーン潤滑装置のエンジンオイル噴出口の形状が不適切 な為、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該タイミングチェーンの潤滑不良が生じ最悪 の場合、当該タイミングチェーンが破損するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該潤滑装置を対策品と交換するとともに、タイミングチェーンアッセンブリ ーを交換する。
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=3005981
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