In July 2004, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Parking Brake General, covering the Fighter. The filing affects 108 vehicles manufactured between May 12, 1999 and February 14, 2002.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111660 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 14, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Parking Brake General |
| Production period | May 12, 1999 — February 14, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 108 units |
Filing in context
The Parking Brake General is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 5 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 150 Mitsubishi notifications from 2004 in this archive. For scale, 3,853 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 2 years and 9 months.
Defect
On rear two-axle vehicles, the spring-type parking brake chamber mounting bracket on the rearmost axle has insufficient strength. Vibration during driving may cause cracks to develop in the bracket. Continued use can cause the bracket to fracture, reducing parking brake effectiveness. In the worst case, the chamber may detach, rendering the parking brake on the rearmost wheels inoperable, or the air hose may be damaged, causing an air leak.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the rearmost axle housing assembly with one incorporating a corrected spring-type parking brake chamber mounting bracket. As an interim measure while corrected parts are being sourced, inspect the bracket for cracks and weld-repair any that are found.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KL-FN61FK | Fighter | FN61FK-750001 — FN61FK-750023 |
| KL-FN61FL | Fighter | FN61FL-750001 — FN61FL-750043 |
| KL-FN61FM | Fighter | FN61FM-750004 — FN61FM-750045 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後２軸車において、後々軸のスプリング式駐車ブレーキチャンバー取付金具（ブラケット） の強度が不足しているため、走行中の振動等により当該ブラケットに亀裂が発生するもの がある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ブラケットが破損し駐車ブレ ーキ能力が低下して、最悪の場合、チャンバーが脱落し、当該後々輪の駐車ブレーキが作 動不能になる、又は、エアホースが損傷してエア漏れを生じるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、対策型のスプリング式駐車ブレーキチャンバー取付ブラケットを組込んだ後々軸 ハウジングと交換する。 なお、対策品の供給に時間を要することから、当面の暫定措置として、当該部の亀裂の有 無を点検し、亀裂があるものは溶接補修する。
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=3000823
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