Hitachi — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2024-12-10

Hitachi Construction Machinery shovel loaders, axle shaft improper heat treatment

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-12-10
Manufacturer	Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
Models affected	ZW310-6
Units affected	1
Defect	In the axle of shovel loaders, due to improper heat treatment of the axle shaft, the heat treatment depth does not meet design specifications, and some have insufficient strength. Therefore, if use is continued as is, there is a risk of cracks occurring in the axle shaft. Furthermore, in the worst case, there is a risk of the axle shaft breaking and the tire detaching.
Recall number	5574
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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