MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1222020 — Starting system

Filed June 25, 2015 · Honda

Overview

MLIT filing number1222020
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJune 25, 2015
Manufacturer(s)Honda
ComponentStarting system
Production periodDecember 2014 — May 2015
Vehicles affected7,400 units

Defect

In the engine starting system, the waterproof sealant applied to the starter magnetic switch was improperly filled, allowing sealant to penetrate the terminal area where the starter magnetic switch fuse is assembled. During vehicle use, the intruded sealant softens, reducing contact pressure at the fuse terminal and increasing contact resistance, which causes heat buildup. Continued operation in this condition can cause the fuse assembly area to melt and create a poor electrical connection, resulting in engine stall with no restart capability. In the worst case, a short circuit may develop in the starter magnetic switch circuit, leading to a vehicle fire.

Corrective action

On all affected vehicles, inspect the starter magnetic switch and replace it with a conforming unit. Also inspect the fuse coupler; if melting is found, replace the wire harness with a new unit.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 5 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
EBJ-JC50 CBR125R JC50-1001371 — JC50-1001470
JBK-MC41 CBR250R MC41-1402314 — MC41-1403735
JBK-MC43 CB250F MC43-1100001 — MC43-1101634
JBK-MD38 CRF250L MD38-1005787 — MD38-1006886; MD38-1200001 — MD38-1201440; MD38-1101202 — MD38-1101625; MD38-1200141 — MD38-1201344
JBK-MF12 フォルツァ Si MF12-1003434 — MF12-1004905

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

エンジンの始動装置において、スタータマグネチックスイッチの防水用シール剤の充填が不適切なため、シール剤がスタータマグネチックスイッチのヒューズを組み付ける端子内部に侵入するものがある。そのため、使用過程で端子内部に侵入したシール剤が軟化してヒューズ端子の接圧が低下し、接触抵抗が増加して発熱し、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ヒューズ組付部が溶損して導通不良となり、エンストして再始動できない、または、スタータマグチックスイッチの回路が短絡して火災に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、スタータマグネチックスイッチを点検し、良品に交換する。また、ヒューズカプラーを点検し、溶損している場合は、ワイヤーハーネスを新品に交換する。

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=3007203

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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