Hitachi — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-10

Hitachi Construction Machinery shovel loaders, turn signals' flasher relay improper overcurrent protection

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-10
Manufacturer	Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
Models affected	ZW100-6
Units affected	1
Defect	In the turn signals of shovel loaders, although a change was made to the flasher relay, due to improper overcurrent protection detection, if the turn signal operating switch is rapidly moved between left and right, or if the hazard warning light switch is rapidly turned ON and OFF, there is a risk that the turn signals (front, side, rear, and indicator lamps) may become inoperable for a certain period (approximately 3 seconds).
Recall number	5573
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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