In March 2004, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Axle. The filing affects 2 vehicles manufactured between July 16, 2003 and September 25, 2003.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1110580 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | March 30, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Axle |
| Production period | July 16, 2003 — September 25, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 2 units |
Filing in context
The Axle is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 29 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 150 Mitsubishi notifications from 2004 in this archive. For scale, 4,782 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 2 months.
Defect
On the rear axle mount equipped with an oscillation mechanism, the oscillation stopper is improperly positioned. Continued operation over severely uneven road surfaces applies excessive load to the mounting plate that secures the rear axle to the body, causing the plate to deform. This creates play at the rear axle mount and allows the oscillation angle to increase. In the worst case, lateral stability may no longer be maintained on certain vehicle specifications.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, add an oscillation stopper. Inspect the mounting plate and replace any deformed plate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| FC25C | F25C-30004; F25C-50153 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
揺動機構を持つ後軸取付部において、揺動ストッパの取付位置が不適切なため、凹凸の激 しい路面で使用を続けると、後軸を車体に固定するための取付用プレートに過大な荷重が 加わり、取付用プレートが変形して後軸取付部にガタが生じ、揺動角が大きくなることが ある。このため、最悪の場合、一部の仕様の車両において左右安定度が確保できなくなる おそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、揺動ストッパを追加する。また、取付用プレートを点検し、変形しているものは 新品と交換する。
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=3000701
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