In June 2005, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Fuel hose/pipe. The filing affects 200 vehicles manufactured between November 2000 and May 29, 2002.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1114430 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 1, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuel hose/pipe |
| Production period | November 2000 — May 29, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 200 units |
Filing in context
The Fuel hose/pipe is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 26 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 140 Mitsubishi notifications from 2005 in this archive. For scale, 3,571 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 1 year and 6 months.
Defect
The clamping structure of the rubber-backed bracket that secures the fuel injection pump delivery pipe is improperly designed. As the rubber element deteriorates, the mounting bolts and nuts loosen and may fall off. If a dislodged bolt or nut becomes trapped between the starter motor and its terminal, a short circuit occurs. In the worst case, the starter harness may be damaged, rendering the engine unable to start, or a vehicle fire may result. (Note: This recall supplements the original recall filed on September 29, 2004, under Notification No. 1254. Additional affected vehicles omitted from the original scope are added under this new notification.)
Corrective action
Depending on the bracket fastening method, perform one of the following: (1) Where the bracket is secured by a bolt, replace the assembly with a corrected part incorporating a spring washer and adhesive applied to the bolt threads. (2) Where the bracket is secured by a nut, replace the flanged nut with a non-flanged nut, add a spring washer, and apply adhesive to the stud bolt threads before tightening. In addition, inspect the rubber element of the bracket and replace it with a new part if deterioration is found. Affix a caution label noting service precautions to the top surface of the engine.
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) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| KK-BE64DJ | BE64DJ-200001 — BE64DJ-200201 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
燃料噴射ポンプの噴射管を固定するゴム付金具の締付構造が不適切なため、当該金具のゴムが劣化すると取付ボルト、ナットが弛み、当該金具及びボルト、ナットが脱落することがある。そのため、脱落したボルト、ナットがスタータモーターと端子の間に挟まるとショートし、最悪の場合、スタータハーネスが損傷し始動不能となる、又は火災に至るおそれがある。 （備考）本件は、平成１６年９月２９日付け「届出番号１２５４」にてリコール届出を行ったものですが、対象車の選定に集計漏れがあったため、対象車を追加し、新たに届出するものです。
改善措置
当該金具の取り付け構造に応じ、次の措置を行なう。 ①当該金具をボルトで締付ける場合は、ボルトネジ面に接着剤を塗布したスプリングワッシャー付の対策品と交換する。 ②当該金具をナットで締付ける場合は、フランジ付ナットをフランジなしナットと交換し、スプリングワッシャーを追加するとともに、植込みボルトのネジ面に接着剤を塗布し、締付ける。 さらに、当該金具のゴムの状態を点検し、劣化しているものは新品と交換する。 なお、整備時の注意事項を記載した注意銘板をエンジン上面へ貼付する。
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=3001128
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