Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1114011 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 12, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Shift Lever / Pedal |
| Production period | October 30, 2002 — December 23, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 95,630 units |
Defect
The adjuster used to position the detent pin — which restricts movement of the automatic transmission select lever — is made of an inappropriate material. Thermal degradation causes the threaded portion to deform, allowing the lock nut that secures the adjuster to loosen. Continued use in this condition causes the detent pin to shift out of position. In the worst case, the transmission cannot be shifted from the R range to the P range, the ignition key cannot be removed, and the locking mechanism becomes inoperative.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the adjuster lock nut for loosening. If loosening is found, adjust the adjuster, tighten the lock nut to the specified torque, and install an anti-rotation spring on the lock nut. If no loosening is found, install the anti-rotation spring on the lock nut.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CBA-Z25A | COLT | Z25A-5100101 — Z25A-5104263; Z25A-5100001 |
| CBA-Z26A | COLT | Z26A-5100101 — Z26A-5101083 |
| CBA-Z27A | COLT | Z27A-5100101 — Z27A-5100783 |
| CBA-Z28A | COLT | Z28A-5100101 — Z28A-5100345 |
| UA-Z25A | COLT | Z25A-0000101 — Z25A-0119497 |
| UA-Z26A | COLT | Z26A-0000104 — Z26A-0103022 |
| UA-Z27A | COLT | Z27A-0000106 — Z27A-0101571; Z27A-0100021 |
| UA-Z28A | COLT | Z28A-0000105 — Z28A-0100592 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
①自動変速機セレクトレバーの作動を制限するディテントピンの位置調整用アジャスターの材質が不適切なため、熱劣化によりねじ部が変形してアジャスターを固定するロックナットが緩む場合がある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ディテントピンの位置がずれ、最悪の場合、ＲレンジからＰレンジにシフトできなくなり、イグニッションキーが抜けず、施錠装置が機能しなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
①全車両、アジャスターのロックナットの緩みを点検し、緩みのあるものは、アジャスターを調整し、ロックナットを規定トルクで締付け、ロックナット回転防止用スプリングを装着する。緩みのないものはロックナット回転防止用スプリングを装着する。
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=3001081
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