MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1111360 — Engine (Main Body)

Filed June 30, 2004 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1111360
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJune 30, 2004
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentEngine (Main Body)
Production periodAugust 10, 1996 — September 1997
Vehicles affected2,534 units

Defect

The crankshaft angle sensor wiring is improperly secured, and assembly variation allows the wiring to contact the power steering belt, damaging the insulation. Continued use may result in a broken wire in the wiring harness, causing the engine to stall and preventing restart.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, secure the crankshaft angle sensor wiring to the timing belt cover with a clip. Inspect the wiring; repair damaged wiring where possible, or replace with a new part where repair is not possible.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 2 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
E-EA1A GALANT EA1A-0000021 — EA1A-0020030
E-EA1W LEGNUM EA1W-0000005 — EA1W-0010303

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

 クランク角センサ用配線の固定方法が不適切なため、取付けバラツキにより、当該配線 がパワーステアリングベルトと接触し、被覆が損傷する場合がある。そのため、そのまま の状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、配線が断線に至り、エンストし、再始動できなく なるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、クランク角センサ用配線をクリップでタイミングベルトカバーに固定する。なお 、クランク角センサ用配線を点検し、損傷している場合には、修正可能なものは修正し、 修正不可能な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=3000788

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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