Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1112520 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 28, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuel Tank |
| Production period | July 25, 1996 — October 17, 1996 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,274 units |
Defect
The hose clamp design is incompatible with the length of the radiator upper hose, resulting in insufficient retention force between the hose and the insertion pipe. Engine movement applies a pull-out force to the radiator hose. In the worst case, the hose may detach, causing coolant loss and engine overheating.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the fuel tank mounting points. Where no looseness is present, tighten the fuel tank mounting nuts to the specified torque. Where looseness is present, replace the complete fuel tank assembly with new parts.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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-K96W | CHALLENGER | K96-1001101 — K96-1001309 |
| KD-K94W | CHALLENGER | K94-0000105 — K94-0000123 |
| KD-K94WG | CHALLENGER | K94-1000123 — K94-1000176 |
| KD-K97WG | CHALLENGER | K97-1002488 — K97-1005488 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ラジエータアッパーホース長に対するホースクランプの方式が不適切なため、当該ホー スの挿入パイプへの保持力が不足しているものがある。そのため、エンジン挙動によりラ ジエータホースへ引き抜き力が作用し、最悪の場合、ホースが抜け、冷却水漏れによりオ ーバーヒートに至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、燃料タンクの取付け部を点検し、取付部にガタの無いものは、燃料タンク取付ナ ットを正規トルクで締付け、取付部にガタのあるものは，燃料タンク一式を新品と交換す 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=3000917
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