Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1108130 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 28, 2002 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Pressure Control / Brake Actuation |
| Production period | October 1998 — October 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 22,626 units |
Defect
On two-wheel-drive vehicles without a supercharger, the left rear brake pipe was improperly secured. At high vehicle speeds, the pipe may resonate and vibrate, causing cracks to develop. Brake fluid leaks through the cracks, reducing braking force.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, add a bracket to secure the affected brake pipe and replace the brake pipe with a new part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GF-H53A | PAJERO MINI | H53A-0000008 — H53A-0205319 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
２輪駆動車（過給機付車を除く。）の制動装置において、左後輪ブレーキパイプの固定 方法が不適切なため、高速走行時に共振を起こすことがあり、振動により当該ブレーキパ イプに亀裂が発生し、ブレーキ液が漏れて制動力が低下するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ブレーキパイプにブラケットを追加すると共に、ブレーキパイプを新品に 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=3000438
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