In August 2000, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Pressure Control / Transmission Component, covering the Aero Bus. The filing affects 244 vehicles manufactured between December 18, 1997 and September 15, 1998.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1106632 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 22, 2000 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Pressure Control / Transmission Component |
| Production period | December 18, 1997 — September 15, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 244 units |
Filing in context
The Pressure Control / Transmission Component is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 11 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 30 Mitsubishi notifications from 2000 in this archive. For scale, 3,458 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 8 months.
Defect
In the brake system, the bracket welds securing the air charge pipe — which supplies air to the air tank — are defective. Vehicle vibration may cause cracks to develop in the pipe. In the worst case, air may leak from the pipe, reducing braking force.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the pipe with a conforming part, replace the mounting bracket with a corrected part, and add an additional securing bracket.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KC-MS822P | Aero Bus | MS822P-15001 — MS822P-35002 |
| KC-MS822PA | Aero Bus | MS822P-15002 — MS822P-25089 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
制動装置において、エアタンクにエアを供給するパイプ（エアーチャージパイプ）の取付 金具の溶接に不適切なものがあるため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、車体の振動に より、当該パイプに亀裂が発生し、最悪の場合、エアが漏れ、制動力が低下するおそれが ある。
改善措置
全車両、当該パイプを良品と交換し、取付金具を対策品と交換するとともに、固定金具を 追加する。
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=3000279
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