Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1107390 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | May 9, 2001 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Engine Assembly |
| Production period | March 2000 — August 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 139 units |
Defect
In the engine, the weld geometry on the camshaft is incorrect, concentrating stress at that location and resulting in insufficient strength. Continued use causes a crack to develop at the weld. In the worst case, the camshaft fractures and the engine stalls.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the camshaft with a corrected part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KL-FP50LDR | フソウ | FP50LD-520006 — FP50LD-520045 |
| KL-FP54LDR | フソウ | FP54LD-520003 — FP54LD-520040 |
| KL-FV50LHR | フソウ | FV50LH-520001 — FV50LH-720010 |
| KL-FV50LPYP | フソウ | FV50LPY-520005 — FV50LPY-520013 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
原動機において、カムシャフトの溶接部の形状が不適切なため、当該部分に応力が集中す ることから、強度が不足し、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該部分に亀裂が生じ 、最悪の場合、カムシャフトが折損して原動機が停止するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、カムシャフトを対策品と交換する。
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=3000361
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