Japan
Published 13 Apr 2010
Ref JP-1125110
Komatsu: Propeller Shaft
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 13 Apr 2010
- Units affected
- 6
- Reference
- JP-1125110
Affected vehicles
Komatsu WA500-6 2005–2010
Hazard
The connecting coupling on the front axle drive shaft of the power transmission system has insufficient strength, which may cause cracks to develop in the coupling's weld. Continued use in this condition risks complete failure of the front axle drive shaft in the worst case.
Show original (日本語)
動力伝達装置の前車軸用推進軸において、接続継手の強度が不足しているため、当該継手の溶接部に亀裂が生じるものがあり、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、前車軸用推進軸が折損するおそれがある。
Remedy
Replace the complete drive shaft assembly with a corrected component on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、推進軸一式を対策品と交換する。