Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1109490 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | May 27, 2003 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Spring / Air Suspension |
| Production period | November 15, 1991 — June 17, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 72 units |
Defect
The rear axle air suspension mounting brackets have insufficient strength. This allows cracks to develop in the brackets or the vehicle frame, producing abnormal noise while driving. In the worst case, the bracket mounting position may shift from the frame, impairing driving stability.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the mounting brackets with corrected parts. Inspect the vehicle frame and repair any cracks found.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 10 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-FE538EV | Canter | FE538EV-520400 — FE538EV-520412 |
| KC-FE638EV | Canter | FE638EV-520117 — FE638EV-522044 |
| KC-FG638E | Canter | FG638E-420016 — FG638E-420413 |
| U-FE337EV | Canter | FE337EV-460811 |
| U-FE437EV | Canter | FE437EV-461668 |
| U-FE439E | Canter | FE439E-590017 |
| U-FE537EV | Canter | FE537EV-500860 — FE537EV-501126 |
| U-FE638EV | Canter | FE638EV-400478 — FE638EV-501247 |
| U-FG437E | Canter | FG437E-490071 — FG437E-490126 |
| U-FG638E | Canter | FG638E-400274 — FG638E-400369 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
緩衝装置において、後軸のエアサスペンション取付金具の強度が不足している為、当該金 具または車枠に亀裂を生じ、走行中に異音が発生し、最悪の場合、当該金具の取付位置が 車枠からずれ、走行安定性がそこなわれるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、取付金具を対策品に交換する。なお、車枠を点検し､亀裂が発生しているものは 亀裂を修理する。
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=3000586
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