Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1113650 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | February 22, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Spring / Air Suspension |
| Production period | January 21, 1992 — February 1997 |
| Vehicles affected | 751 units |
Defect
On the leaf-air combination suspension, the mounting structure and tightening torque of the U-bolts securing the leaf spring to the front axle are incorrect. During cornering and similar maneuvers, excessive twisting force is applied to the U-bolts, causing cracks to develop. Continued use allows the U-bolts to fracture and, in the worst case, the suspension may shift off the front axle, compromising driving stability.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the U-bolt mounting components. If the corrected parts have not been installed, replace the U-bolts and mounting components with corrected parts. If corrected parts are already installed, replace the U-bolts and nuts with new ones.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 7 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-MK612J | MK612J-24001 — MK612J-24056 | |
| KC-MK619F | MK619F-24001 — MK619F-24046 | |
| KC-MK619J | MK619J-24001 — MK619J-24132 | |
| P-MK517J | MK517J-20340 — MK517J-20388 | |
| U-MK616J | MK616J-20001 — MK616J-20102 | |
| U-MK618F | MK618F-20001 — MK618F-20074 | |
| U-MK618J | MK618J-20001 — MK618J-20328 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
リーフ・エア混合式サスペンションにおいて、リーフスプリングとフロントアクスルを固定するＵボルトの取付構造及び締付けトルクが不適切なため、旋回時等に当該Ｕボルトに過大なこじり力が発生し、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、Ｕボルトが折損し、最悪の場合、当該サスペンションがフロントアクスルからずれて、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、Ｕボルトの取付部品を確認の上、対策品未装着の場合には、Ｕボルト及び取付部品を対策品と交換する。すでに対策品に交換されている場合は、Ｕボルト及びナットを新品と交換する。
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=3001039
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