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UD Trucks, Isuzu — recall

Name: UD Trucks, Isuzu
Brand: UD Trucks

Automotive · Japan · 2024-07-10

Origin: 日本

UD Trucks/Isuzu large tractors: two-axle coupler lock guard shape inappropriate, causing misconnection risk.

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-07-10
Country of origin	日本
Manufacturer	UD Trucks Corporation
Models affected	Quon, Giga
Units affected	358
Defect	In the two-axle coupler of large tractors, due to the inappropriate shape of the lock guard (misconnection prevention part), which was redesigned to improve workability in the manufacturing process, if coupling operations are performed when the tractor and trailer heights are not aligned, the lock guard may not operate correctly, leading to a misconnected state, and a "Trailer Connection Complete" message may be displayed on the instrument cluster. Therefore, if the vehicle continues to be used without visually confirming the connection status, there is a risk that the tractor and trailer may…
Component	Coupling device (Lock guard: Misconnection prevention part)
Remedy	For all vehicles, check the shape of the lock guard. If it is subject to replacement, replace the lock guard with an improved part, measure the top surface of the jaw and the apex of the lock guard's R-section, and adjust as necessary. Until the improved part is replaced, users will be informed to align the tractor and trailer heights during coupling operations and to visually confirm the connection status after completion.
Recall number	5516
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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