Kubota — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-11-29

Kubota shovel loaders: heater harness issue due to insufficient work instructions

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-11-29
Manufacturer	Kubota Corporation
Models affected	R430E and others
Units affected	10
Defect	In shovel loaders with service port specifications (), due to insufficient work instructions, the heater harness of the blow-by gas circuit was mistakenly connected to a non-powered coupler, which may cause the heater to not function. Consequently, if use continues, the blow-by gas circuit may freeze and become blocked in cold environments, leading to an increase in engine blow-by gas pressure, engine oil backflow, and in the worst case, the engine may over-rev and be damaged. Specifications where piping is installed to supply hydraulic pressure to aftermarket hydraulic attachments, etc., …
Recall number	5575
Official notice	View source ↗

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