MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1106480 — Engine Assembly

Filed July 26, 2000 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1106480
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJuly 26, 2000
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentEngine Assembly
Production periodDecember 24, 1990 — April 23, 1999
Vehicles affected55,485 units

Defect

The procedure used to torque the bolts securing the pulley to the crankshaft is incorrect. Continued use allows the bolts to loosen and, in the worst case, the bolts may fall out or fracture, causing the pulley to detach.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, remove the bolts, apply oil to the threads and washer contact surfaces, and retorque to the specified value. Replace any bolt showing damage with a conforming part.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 7 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
E-K96W CHALLENGER K96-1000010 — K96-1006578; K96-1100003 — K96-1100006
E-PB6W Delica PB6W-0000008 — PB6W-0000591; PB6W-0100201 — PB6W-0100265; PB6W-0200201 — PB6W-0200251
E-PD6W Delica PD6W-0000006 — PD6W-0003746; PD6W-0100201 — PD6W-0101190; PD6W-0200001 — PD6W-0201939; PD6W-0300003 — PD6W-0302821; PD6W-0400001 — PD6W-0403167
E-PF6W Delica PF6W-0000201 — PF6W-0002377; PF6W-0100201 — PF6W-0100752; PF6W-0200002 — PF6W-0200835; PF6W-0300001 — PF6W-0300440; PF6W-0400001 — PF6W-0400312
E-V23C PAJERO V23-0000004 — V23-0001376; V23-0100001 — V23-0100557; V23-0400001 — V23-0400122; V23-0500101 — V23-0500124
E-V23W PAJERO V23-4000002 — V23-4007008; V23-4100001 — V23-4103522; V23-4200101 — V23-4200614; V23-4300001 — V23-4300425
E-V43W PAJERO V43-4000004 — V43-4012066; V43-4100001 — V43-4104981; V43-4200001 — V43-4201554; V43-4300001 — V43-4301203

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

原動機において、プーリーをクランクシャフトへ固定するボルトの締め付け作業方法が不 適切なため、このままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ボルトが弛み、最悪の場合、ボルト が脱落または折損し、プーリーが脱落するおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、当該ボルトを外し、ネジ、ワッシャー部へ油を塗布し指定トルクで再締め付けす る。なお、当該ボルトに損傷の認められるものは良品と交換する。

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=3000263

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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