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Fuel leak Published 15 Nov 2012 Ref JP-1130621

Kato: Fuel hose/pipe

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fuel leak. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
15 Nov 2012
Units affected
124
Reference
JP-1130621

Affected vehicles

カトウ Kato KRM-13H(M) Rafter 2008–2010

Hazard

In the engine, there is variation in wrinkles inside the connector portion generated during fuel pipe manufacturing, and some pipe connector portions have low fastening torque. As a result, when high fuel pressure is applied, cracks may originate from these wrinkled areas, potentially causing fuel leakage.
Show original (日本語)
1.原動機において、燃料パイプ製造時に発生するコネクタ部内部のしわにばらつきがあり、また、パイプコネクタ部の締付トルクが低いものがある。このため、高い燃料圧力が加わることにより、当該しわ部を起点とした亀裂が発生し、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles shall be inspected for fuel leakage from the fuel pipe (including seepage and dripping). Fuel pipes with confirmed leakage (including seepage and dripping) shall be replaced with high-pressure specification pipes and fastened with the newly specified torque. Pipes without leakage (including seepage and dripping) shall be fastened with the newly specified torque.
Show original (日本語)
1.全車両、燃料パイプからの燃料漏れ(にじみ、滴下含む。)の有無を点検し、漏れ(にじみ、滴下含む。)が確認された燃料パイプは高圧仕様のものに交換し、新規設定の締付トルクで締付ける。漏れ(にじみ、滴下含む。)がないものは、新規設定の締付トルクで締付ける。

Official source

View the official recall notice