Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111400 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 30, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Horn |
| Production period | May 13, 1996 — June 26, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,599 units |
Defect
The horn contact plate attached to the steering wheel is insufficiently secured on some vehicles. Steering inputs and driving vibration may cause the horn contact plate to detach. In the worst case, operating the horn switch will not sound the horn.
Corrective action
Replace the complete horn contact plate assembly on all vehicles with a conforming part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-CB2W | Libero | CB2W-0300977 — CB2W-0301196 |
| E-CJ1A | MIRAGE | CJ1A-0017080 — CJ1A-0018620 |
| E-CK1A | LANCER | CK1A-0002378 — CK1A-0002589 |
| E-CL2A | MIRAGE | CL2A-0000842 — CL2A-0000912 |
| KA-CB8V | Libero | CB8V-0301489 — CB8V-0301789 |
| KA-CD8V | Libero | CD8V-0301412 — CD8V-0301594 |
| KD-CB8W | Libero | CB8W-0300997 — CB8W-0301081 |
| R-CB1V | Libero | CB1V-0301951 — CB1V-0302523 |
| R-CB2V | Libero | CB2V-0303051 — CB2V-0303911 |
| R-CD2V | Libero | CD2V-0302289 — CD2V-0302599 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
かじ取りハンドルに取り付けられているホーンコンタクトプレートの固定が不十分なも のがあり、ハンドル操作や走行時の振動によりホーンコンタクトプレートが外れることが ある。そのため、最悪の場合、ホーンスイッチを操作しても、警音器が鳴らなくなるおそ れがある。
改善措置
全車両、ホーンコンタクトプレート一式を良品と交換する。
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=3000792
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