MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1111910 — Door

Filed July 29, 2004 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1111910
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJuly 29, 2004
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentDoor
Production periodOctober 10, 1992 — January 13, 1994
Vehicles affected703 units

Defect

Insufficient waterproofing of the cable for the rear door active power lock system allows water to enter the cable, causing rust to develop. The resulting increase in sliding resistance raises the operating force required at the rear door handle. In the worst case, the rear door may become impossible to open.

Corrective action

Inspect the rear door active power lock system cable on all vehicles. If an uncorrected part is installed, replace it with a corrected 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)ModelChassis ranges
E-S27A DEBONAIR S27A-0000015 — S27A-0100403

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

 後部扉用アクティブパワーロック装置用ケーブルの防水性が不十分なため、当該ケーブ ル内に水が浸入し、錆が発生することがある。そのため、当該ケーブルの摺動抵抗が大き くなり、後部扉ドアハンドルの操作力が増大し、最悪の場合、後部扉が開かなくなるおそ れがある。

改善措置

全車両、後部扉用アクティブパワーロック装置用ケーブルを点検し、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=3000851

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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