In July 2004, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Engine, covering the Diamante. The filing affects 370 vehicles manufactured between June 1995 and June 27, 1995.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1111880 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | July 29, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Engine |
| Production period | June 1995 — June 27, 1995 |
| Vehicles affected | 370 units |
Filing in context
The Engine is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 72 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 150 Mitsubishi notifications from 2004 in this archive. For scale, 3,291 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
Incorrect assembly instructions for the distributor gasket resulted in some units being fitted with an incorrect gasket that lacks a ventilation port. Continued use in this condition allows nitric acid to form inside the distributor, causing internal corrosion that reduces insulation resistance. In the worst case, ignition failure may cause the engine to stall while driving.
Corrective action
Inspect the distributor on all vehicles. If a gasket without a ventilation port is installed, replace the distributor with a conforming unit.
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) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| E-F31A | DIAMANTE | F31A-0016235 — F31A-0018474 |
| E-F41A | DIAMANTE | F41A-0002395 — F41A-0002675 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ディストリビュータのパッキンの組付け指示が不適切なため、換気孔のない誤ったパッ キンが装着されたものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ディストリ ビュータ内部に硝酸が生成され、内部が腐蝕することにより絶縁抵抗が低下し、最悪の場 合、点火異常で走行中エンストするおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ディストリビュータを点検し、換気孔のないパッキンが装着されているものは、 ディストリビュータを良品と交換する。
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=3000848
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