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Loss of control Published 24 Sep 2003 Ref JP-1109860

Isuzu/Honda: Vehicle frame

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — loss of control. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
24 Sep 2003
Units affected
231
Reference
JP-1109860

Affected vehicles

Honda Jazz 1993–1996 Honda Horizon 1993–1996 Isuzu MU 1993–1996 Isuzu Bighorn 1993–1996

Hazard

Insufficient welding of frame structural components can cause cracks at weld joints and around shock absorber mounting brackets. This may result in noise during operation and, in worst cases, separation of the bracket from the frame, compromising driving stability. (Note: This recall notice adds additional subject vehicles to recall notification 956 issued on June 13, 2003.)
Show original (日本語)
車枠において、フレーム構成部品の溶接が不十分な為、当該溶接部に亀裂が生じ、更に 緩衝装置取付金具回りに亀裂が生じて、走行中に異音が発生し、最悪の場合、当該金具が 車枠から剥がれ、走行安定性がそこなわれるおそれがある。 (備考) 本届出は、平成15年6月13日「届出956」のリコール届出にあらたに対象車を追加するもの である。

Remedy

Inspect all vehicles and perform additional welding where welding is insufficient. Repair cracks detected around shock absorber mounting brackets.
Show original (日本語)
全車両点検し、溶接が不十分なものは追加溶接を行う。なお、緩衝装置取付金具回りに 亀裂が発生しているものは亀裂を修理する。

Official source

View the official recall notice