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Brakes Published 28 Sep 2004 Ref JP-1112312

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
28 Sep 2004
Units affected
169
Reference
JP-1112312

Affected vehicles

Komatsu WA380-5 2001–2004 Komatsu WA430-5 2001–2004 Komatsu WA470-5 2001–2004

Hazard

The parking brake solenoid valve has inadequate water-resistance design, allowing water ingress into the internal structure. Corrosion of the solenoid coil can cause coil short-circuit and loss of function. In the worst case, the parking brake may engage while the vehicle is in motion.
Show original (日本語)
②駐車ブレーキ用ソレノイドバルブの耐水構造が不適切なため、内部に水が浸入し、ソレ  ノイドコイルの腐食によりコイルが短絡し、作動しなくなるものがある。そのため最悪  の場合、走行中に駐車ブレーキが作動するおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the solenoid valve and valve block with corrective parts on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
②全車両、当該ソレノイドバルブ及びバルブブロックを対策品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice