Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111410 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 30, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Battery |
| Production period | December 1995 — February 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 401 units |
Defect
On police vehicles, the battery's internal design is inadequate. Extended idling operation raises battery temperature, causing the positive plates to expand and deform, and allowing material to detach from the positive plates. Continued use causes gas generation that expels battery fluid and lowers the fluid level. In the worst case, an internal short circuit damages the battery and prevents engine starting.
Corrective action
Inspect the battery on all vehicles. Where an uncorrected part is fitted, replace it with the corrected/revised 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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-F13AK | Sigma | F13A-8000535 — F13A-8001165 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
警察車両においてバッテリの内部構造が不適切なため、長時間アイドリング運転を続け ると、バッテリ温度が上昇することにより、正極板が膨張変形し、正極板から構成材料が 剥離することがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ガスの発生によりバ ッテリ液が噴き出し液面が低下し、最悪の場合、内部ショートによりバッテリが破損して 、原動機の始動ができなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、バッテリを点検し、未対策品が装着されているものは対策品と交換する。
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=3000793
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