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Automotive · Japan · 2025-01-09

Hitachi shovel loaders with faulty internal spool in hydraulic flow distribution valve

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CountryJapan
CategoryAutomotive
Published2025-01-09
ManufacturerHitachi Construction Machinery Tierra Co., Ltd.
Models affectedZW80S-5B and others
Units affected41
DefectIn the internal spool of the hydraulic flow distribution valve (divider valve), which is installed in the steering circuit of shovel loaders and distributes hydraulic fluid flow between steering and cargo handling, some units have been assembled with an incorrect spool due to improper manufacturing processes. As a result, if surge pressure occurs within the divider valve during driving or other operations, the internal partition wall of the valve housing may be damaged, causing a sudden decrease in the amount of hydraulic fluid flowing to the steering circuit. In the worst case, the steering …
Recall number5593
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