Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1104940 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 11, 1997 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Pressure Control/Transmission Component |
| Production period | August 1996 — November 28, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 10,998 units |
Defect
A defect in the brake control software of the Active Stability Control system (ASC) may cause the ASC to activate erroneously. In the worst case, this results in reduced brake effectiveness.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the ASC control computer and relay with improved parts, and update the reservoir tank fluid level indicator.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.
| Type code (型式) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-EC5A | GALANT | EC5A-0000015 — EC5A-0100312 |
| E-EC5W | LEGNUM | EC5W-0000024 — EC5W-0101010; EC5W-5100101 — EC5W-5101311 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
制動装置の車両挙動制御機能（アクティブスタビリティコントロールシステム：ＡＳＣ） において、制動制御のプログラムに不具合があり、ＡＳＣが誤作動することがあり、最悪 の場合、ブレーキ効き不良となるるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ＡＳＣ制御コンピュータ及びリレーを改善品と交換するとともに、リザーバタン クの液面表示を変更する。
Source & verification
This entry reproduces public data from Japan's MLIT recall registry. English text is jdmvin.com's own translation; always verify against the official source:
https://renrakuda.mlit.go.jp/renrakuda/ris-detail-car.html?class=recalldatacar&id=3000097
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