Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1107610 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 30, 2001 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Frame |
| Production period | January 15, 2000 — June 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 86 units |
Defect
On articulated vehicles, the bracket that retains the upper center pin at the body articulation joint has insufficient strength. Continued use may cause the bracket to develop cracks. In the worst case, the bracket fractures, the upper center pin separates, and steering control is lost.
Corrective action
Replace the bracket and center pin on all vehicles with the corrected/revised parts.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9W | ＷＳ５１０ | 9W000001 — 9W000154 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
車体を屈折する方式を採用した車両において、車体屈折部の上部センタピンを保持する部 材（ブラケット）の強度が不足しているため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると当該ブラ ケットに亀裂が発生し、最悪の場合、ブラケットが折損して上部センタピンが離脱し、操 舵が困難になるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両ブラケット及びセンタピン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=3000385
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