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Fire risk Published 9 Apr 1999 Ref JP-1105590

Daihatsu: Other (Electrical System)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
9 Apr 1999
Units affected
506436
Reference
JP-1105590

Affected vehicles

Daihatsu Atrai 1994–1998 Daihatsu Hijet 1994–1998 Daihatsu Hijet Deck Van 1994–1998 Daihatsu Midget II 1994–1998

Hazard

The headlight switch structure in the turn signal indicator light switch is inadequate. Continued use in this condition causes electrode plate wear in the headlight switch, increasing contact resistance. This leads to fusion damage of the switch, producing smoke, and in worst case, fire.
Show original (日本語)
方向指示器の灯火スイッチ部において、前照灯スイッチの構造が不適切なため、そのまま の状態で使用を続けると、当該前照灯スイッチの電極盤の摩耗により接触抵抗が増加し、 当該スイッチ部が溶損して発煙し、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。

Remedy

For all vehicles, confirm the chassis number and replace the turn signal indicator with a corrective part or add a relay.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、車台番号を確認し、当該方向指示器を対策品に交換、又は、リレーを追加する。

Official source

View the official recall notice