Hitachi — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-08-29

Hitachi Shovel Loader front underguard bolts may loosen from design review flaw

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-08-29
Manufacturer	Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
Models affected	ZW310-6 and others
Units affected	21
Defect	Due to insufficient design review of the mounting bolts for the front underguard of the shovel loader, the bolts may loosen due to twisting caused by external forces during operation. As a result, if use continues in this state, the bolts may break, and in the worst case, the front underguard may detach.
Recall number	5707
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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