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Loss of control Published 28 Apr 2005 Ref JP-1114260

Hino/Mitsubishi/Isuzu: Other (Vehicle Frame/Body)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — loss of control. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
28 Apr 2005
Units affected
23
Reference
JP-1114260

Affected vehicles

Hino Dutro 1999–2002 Hino Ranger 1999–2002 Isuzu Elf 1999–2002 Mitsubishi Canter 1999–2002

Hazard

In slide-bed vehicle transport vehicles, the mounting plate that secures the loading ramp for loading vehicles has insufficient strength. Vibration during operation can cause cracks to develop at the welds of this mounting plate. If use continues in this condition, cracks may propagate and, in the worst case, the weld may separate, causing the loading ramp to fall backward behind the vehicle during operation.
Show original (日本語)
スライド荷台式車両運搬車において、車両を積載するための道板を固定する金具取付板の強度が不足しているため、走行中の振動等により、当該取付板溶接部に亀裂が発生することがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、亀裂が進行し、最悪の場合、溶接部が剥がれて、道板が走行中に車両後方へ倒れるおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the ramp securing brackets on all vehicles with reinforced-plate models.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、補強板を追加した道板固定金具に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice