Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1110950 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 3, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Turn Signal Lamp |
| Production period | May 22, 1998 — March 31, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 106,839 units |
Defect
The turn signal lamp bulbs were manufactured with an inadequate orange coating material, resulting in insufficient coating service life. Continued use causes the orange coating to peel away, changing the lamp color from orange to white.
Corrective action
Replace the bulb on all vehicles with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 7 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-H42A | MINICA | H42A-0200004 — H42A-0247401 |
| GF-H44A | Pistachio | H44A-0000005 — H44A-0000248 |
| GF-H47A | MINICA | H47A-0200003 — H47A-0209102 |
| GF-H61W | PAJERO IO | H61W-0100004 — H61W-0100522 |
| GF-H66W | PAJERO IO | H66W-0000032 — H66W-0103411 |
| GF-H71W | PAJERO IO | H71W-0100006 — H71W-0101495 |
| GF-H76W | PAJERO IO | H76W-0000046 — H76W-0124429 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
方向指示器において、バルブの橙色コーティング塗装材料が不適切なため、コーティング 塗装寿命が不足している。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、橙色コーティン グ塗装が剥離し、灯光色が白色となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、バルブを対策品に交換する。
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=3000744
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