Komatsu — recall

Automotive · Japan · 2025-12-23

Komatsu shovel loader steering wheel fastening nuts not tightened due to improper instructions

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-12-23
Manufacturer	Komatsu Ltd.
Models affected	WA100-8 and others
Units affected	36
Defect	Due to improper work instructions, some nuts fastening the steering wheel to the steering column on shovel loaders may not have been tightened to the specified torque. As a result, the nuts may loosen due to steering input or other forces, potentially causing play when operating the steering wheel.
Recall number	5756
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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