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Brakes Published 24 Sep 2009 Ref JP-1123890

Komatsu: Parking Brake General

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — brakes. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
24 Sep 2009
Units affected
37
Reference
JP-1123890

Affected vehicles

Komatsu FD35N 2008–2009 Komatsu FD40 2008–2009 Komatsu FG40N 2008–2009

Hazard

On the front axle of forklifts, the seal structure of the parking brake mounting section is inadequate, which may cause lubricating oil to leak. Leaked lubricating oil may enter the parking brake, resulting in reduced braking force.
Show original (日本語)
フォークリフトの前車軸において、駐車ブレーキ取り付け部のシール構造が不適切なため、潤滑油が漏れ出すものがある。そのため、漏れた潤滑油が駐車ブレーキ内に浸入し、駐車ブレーキの制動力が低下するおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the seal section with corrective parts and replace the parking brake with a new unit on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該シール部を対策品に交換するとともに、駐車ブレーキを新品に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice