In February 2005, Honda filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Frame, covering the Gold Wing. The filing affects 970 vehicles manufactured between July 24, 2001 and May 22, 2003.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1212010 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 8, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Honda |
| Component | Frame |
| Production period | July 24, 2001 — May 22, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 970 units |
Filing in context
The Frame is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 39 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 22 Honda notifications from 2005 in this archive. For scale, 2,822 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 1 year and 9 months.
Defect
The weld joining the rear suspension support member (lower cross pipe) to the frame was improperly performed, resulting in insufficient weld strength. When the rear wheels absorb a severe impact—such as passing through a deep pothole or over an obstacle—the weld may crack or fracture. In the worst case, the rear suspension loses its support, compromising vehicle driving stability.
Corrective action
All vehicles: inspect the weld area. If the weld is fractured, replace the frame with a new unit. If the weld is intact, inspect the weld geometry and, if it does not meet the specified standard, perform weld reinforcement.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BC-SC47 | Gold Wing | SC47-1000001 — SC47-1000570; SC47-1100251 — SC47-1100650 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後輪緩衝装置の支持部（ロアクロスパイプ）と車枠との溶接が不適切なため、当該溶接部の強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、深いくぼみの通過、障害物の乗り越え等により、後輪に強い衝撃を受けた場合、当該溶接部に亀裂又は破損が発生することがあり、最悪の場合、後輪緩衝装置が支持を失い、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該部を点検し、溶接部が破損しているものは車枠（フレーム）を新品と交換する。また、破損していないものは溶接形状を点検し、基準を満たさないものは溶接補強をおこなう。
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=3006134
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