In June 2004, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the 4WD system. The filing affects 18 vehicles manufactured between September 2002 and March 18, 2003.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1110780 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 3, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | 4WD system |
| Production period | September 2002 — March 18, 2003 |
| Vehicles affected | 18 units |
Filing in context
The 4WD system is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 4 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 150 Mitsubishi notifications from 2004 in this archive. For scale, 4,451 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 6 months.
Defect
On some vehicles, the nut securing the transfer companion flange was not staked during assembly. The nut may loosen while driving and, in the worst case, may come off entirely, causing the propeller shaft to detach.
Corrective action
Disassemble and inspect all vehicles. On any vehicle where the nut has not been staked, verify tightening torque and perform the staking operation.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8W | 8W007096 — 8W007503 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
トランスファのコンパニオンフランジを固定するナットのカシメを行っていないものがあ るため、走行中に当該ナットがゆるみ、最悪の場合、当該ナットが外れ、プロペラシャフ トが脱落するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両を分解点検し、カシメがされていないものについては、締付けトルクを確認しカシ メを行う。
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=3000725
Related recalls
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