MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1108520 — Fuel Tank

Filed July 11, 2002 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1108520
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJuly 11, 2002
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentFuel Tank
Production periodNovember 12, 2001 — May 24, 2002
Vehicles affected674 units

Defect

In the fuel system, the gasket at the fuel pump and gauge unit mounting point on the fuel tank is improperly shaped, resulting in insufficient sealing on some units. When the fuel tank is full, fuel may leak from the unit mounting point. As an interim measure, all owners will be notified of the defect. The fuel tank assembly will subsequently be replaced with a corrected part on all vehicles.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, replace the fuel tank assembly with a corrected part.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 8 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
GF-EC3A GALANT EC3A-0500138 — EC3A-0500154
GF-EC3W LEGNUM EC3W-0500213 — EC3W-0500248
GF-EC5A GALANT EC5A-0500311 — EC5A-0500366
GF-EC5W LEGNUM EC5W-0500428 — EC5W-0500504
GF-EC7A GALANT EC7A-0500499 — EC7A-0500706
GF-EC7W LEGNUM EC7W-0500213 — EC7W-0500286
GF-F41A DIAMANTE F41A-5500322 — F41A-5500503
GF-F46A DIAMANTE F46A-5500172 — F46A-5500229

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

燃料装置において、燃料タンクの燃料ポンプ・ゲージユニット取付部のパッキン形状が不 適切なため、シール性が不足するものがあり、燃料満タン時に当該ユニット取付部から燃 料が漏れるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、燃料タンクアッセンブリを対策品と交換する。 (対策品の供給に時間を要することから、当面の暫定処置として、全ての使用者に不具合 内容を通知し、後日燃料タンクアッセンブリ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=3000477

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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