MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1111420 — Wiring

Filed June 30, 2004 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1111420
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJune 30, 2004
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentWiring
Production periodAugust 18, 1996 — September 1996
Vehicles affected447 units

Defect

The electrical wiring for the automatic transmission in the engine compartment was improperly assembled, leaving insufficient clearance between the wiring and the end of the thermostat fitting. Vibration during driving may damage the wiring insulation. Continued use in this condition may cause the wiring to short circuit, locking the automatic transmission in 3rd gear, or causing the speedometer to read incorrectly.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, chamfer the end of the thermostat fitting and inspect the automatic transmission electrical wiring. On any wiring found without a protective tube, install one. If the wiring is damaged, repair it where possible; replace it 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-EC5A GALANT EC5A-0000112 — EC5A-0000360
E-EC5W LEGNUM EC5W-0001282 — EC5W-0004085

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

　エンジンルーム内の自動変速機用電気配線の組付作業が不適切なため、当該配線とサー モスタットフィッティング端部との隙間が不足しているものがあり、走行時の振動等によ り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 、当該配線がショートして自動変速機が３速に固定のままとなる、又は、速度計が指示不 良となるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、サーモスタットフィッテイングの端部に面取り加工を行うと共に、自動変速機用 電気配線を点検し、保護チューブが取付けられていないものは、保護チューブを追加する 。なお、当該配線が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=3000794

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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