Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106610 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 22, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | March 1994 — August 31, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 32,371 units |
Defect
In the fuel tank, the spot welds joining the top panel to the baffle plate (wave-dampening plate) are defective on some units. Continued use allows cracks to develop at the spot-welded joints. In the worst case, a fuel leak may occur.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the affected area of the fuel tank. Units showing fuel leakage or cracks are to be replaced with a conforming part. Units showing no abnormality are to have sealant applied to the affected area.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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-E52A | GALANT | E52A-0203236 — E52A-0310879 |
| E-E53A | GALANT | E53A-0205341 — E53A-0302932 |
| E-E54A | GALANT | E54A-0203529 — E54A-0304813 |
| E-E64A | Emeraude | E64A-0200103 — E64A-0300002 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
燃料タンクにおいて、タンク上面板と波動止め板（バッフルプレート）のスポット溶接に 不良のものがあるため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該スポット溶接部に亀裂が 生じ、最悪の場合、燃料漏れが発生するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、燃料タンクの当該部位を点検し、燃料漏れおよび亀裂の認められるものは良品と 交換する。なお、点検で異常のないものについては、当該部位にシール剤を塗布する。
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=3000276
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