Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111760 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 28, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Steering Gear Box |
| Production period | October 25, 1993 — February 13, 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 15,227 units |
Defect
The ball recirculation tube (circulator) inside the steering gear box has a design defect that provides insufficient strength against excessive steering input. Repeatedly operating the steering while the tire is in contact with a curb may damage the circulator. In the worst case, this can result in loss of steering control.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the steering gear box with a corrected part. Because full supply of corrected parts will take time, an interim measure requires inspection of steering operation; vehicles exhibiting catching, stiffness, or other abnormalities are to receive the corrected part immediately, while vehicles showing no anomaly will receive the corrected part at a later date. In addition, owners will be notified not to operate the steering while the tire is in contact with a curb.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KC-FE638EN | Canter | FE638EN-520001 — FE638EN-520124 |
| KC-FE647E | Canter | FE647E-520001 — FE647E-520003 |
| KC-FE648C | Canter | FE648C-520001 — FE648C-520655 |
| KC-FE648E | Canter | FE648E-520002 — FE648E-523102 |
| KC-FE648F | Canter | FE648F-520001 — FE648F-521696 |
| KC-FE649C | Canter | FE649C-520001 — FE649C-520059 |
| KC-FE649E | Canter | FE649E-520001 — FE649E-520473 |
| KC-FE649F | Canter | FE649F-520002 — FE649F-520492 |
| KC-FE658C | Canter | FE658C-520001 — FE658C-520131 |
| KC-FE658E | Canter | FE658E-520001 — FE658E-520542 |
| KC-FE658F | Canter | FE658F-520001 — FE658F-520436 |
| KC-FE659E | Canter | FE659E-520001 — FE659E-520369 |
| KC-FE659F | Canter | FE659F-520001 — FE659F-520383 |
| U-FE648C | Canter | FE648C-500001 — FE648C-500738 |
| U-FE648E | Canter | FE648E-400001 — FE648E-503472 |
| U-FE648F | Canter | FE648F-500006 — FE648F-501756 |
| U-FE649C | Canter | FE649C-500003 — FE649C-500067 |
| U-FE649E | Canter | FE649E-500004 — FE649E-500409 |
| U-FE649F | Canter | FE649F-500005 — FE649F-500344 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
パワーステアリングギヤボックス内部のボール循環筒（サーキュレータ）の構造が不適切 なため、過大な操舵入力に対する強度が不足している。そのため、タイヤが縁石に接触し ている状態でハンドル操作を繰り返すと、当該サーキュレータが破損し、最悪の場合、操 舵不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、パワーステアリングギヤボックスを対策品と交換する。 なお、対策品の全数供給に時間を要するため、当面の暫定措置としてハンドル作動を確認 し、引掛かり感や渋り等の異常が認められた場合は、対策品と交換し、問題の無い車両に ついては後日対策品と交換する。 併せて、タイヤが縁石に接触している状態でハンドル操作をしない様に、ユーザに注意を 喚起する。
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=3000833
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