MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1229440 — Engine

Filed October 30, 2019 · Toyota

Overview

MLIT filing number1229440
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedOctober 30, 2019
Manufacturer(s)Toyota
ComponentEngine
Production periodApril 2018 — April 23, 2019
Vehicles affected16,471 units

Defect

Due to inadequate control of manufacturing conditions, some engine connecting rods contain internal defects. Under high-load conditions, the connecting rod may fracture, leaving the vehicle inoperable.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the connecting rod with a conforming part.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
DBF-S402M Townace S402M-0074168 — S402M-0082576
DBF-S402U Townace S402U-0024652 — S402U-0027859
DBF-S412M Townace S412M-0024864 — S412M-0028981
DBF-S412U Townace S412U-0007613 — S412U-0008854

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

エンジンのコネクティングロッドにおいて、製造条件の管理が不適切なため、内部に傷が発生しているものがある。そのため、最悪の場合、高負荷環境下でコネクティングロッドが破損して、走行不能に至るおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、コネクティングロッドを良品に交換する。

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=3007955

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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