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Steering Published 6 Jun 2006 Ref JP-1116730

TCM: Axle

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — steering. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
6 Jun 2006
Units affected
39
Reference
JP-1116730

Affected vehicles

T C M FD100-3H 2003–2005 T C M FD115-3 2003–2005 T C M FD120-3 2003–2005 T C M FD135-3 2003–2005 T C M FD150S-3 2003–2005 T C M FD160S-3 2003–2005

Hazard

Some rear axles have insufficient strength due to improper welding between the kingpin boss upper reinforcement plate and the axle. This may cause the weld to separate, and in the worst case, the kingpin may disengage, resulting in loss of steering control.
Show original (日本語)
リヤアクスルにおいて、キングピンボス部上側補強板とアクスルの溶接が不適切なため、強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、溶接がはがれ、最悪の場合、キングピンが外れ、操舵不能に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles will have the kingpin boss upper welded section repaired.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、キングピンボス部上側溶接部を補修する。

Official source

View the official recall notice