Komatsu — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-05-22

Komatsu shovel loader console cover: insufficient waterproofing design allows water intrusion

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-22
Manufacturer	Komatsu Ltd.
Models affected	WA80-8
Units affected	54
Defect	In the console cover of shovel loaders (canopy specification), due to insufficient design consideration for waterproofing, rainwater or car wash water may enter the console. Therefore, if use is continued as is, water may enter the junction connector inside the console, causing internal short circuits or terminal corrosion, and in the worst case, the vehicle may become inoperable.
Recall number	5651
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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