Komatsu — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-08-08

Komatsu WA470-10 shovel loader transmission sensor programming causes gear vibrations

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-08
Manufacturer	Komatsu Ltd.
Models affected	WA470-10
Units affected	72
Defect	In the transmission output shaft rotation sensor of shovel loaders, due to inappropriate programming, slight gear vibrations occurring during forward/reverse switching operations while the vehicle is stopped may be erroneously detected as an abnormality. Consequently, an error is reported, the transmission is fixed in neutral, and the vehicle may not be able to start.
Recall number	5704
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.
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