MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1114460 — Suspension Arm/Rod

Filed June 3, 2005 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1114460
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJune 3, 2005
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentSuspension Arm/Rod
Production periodJuly 31, 1997 — September 1997
Vehicles affected2 units

Defect

On vehicles with independent front suspension, the dust boot seal design on the upper and lower arm ball joints is inadequate, allowing mud and water to enter the joints. This causes the resin bearing to wear and develop play. Continued operation allows the play to increase and, in the worst case, the ball joint may separate from the suspension arm, rendering the vehicle inoperable. (Note: This recall supplements the original filing dated October 27, 2004, Notification No. 1287. Additional vehicles are being added due to an omission in the original scope selection.)

Corrective action

On all vehicles, the lower and upper arm ball joints are replaced with corrected parts. Inspection and maintenance procedures for the affected areas are also enhanced and communicated to users to promote attention to periodic inspections.

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
KC-BG642G BG642G-00004 — BG642G-00006

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

前輪独立懸架方式のアッパーアームとロアアームのボールジョイントにおいて、ダストブーツのシール構造が不適切なため、当該ジョイントへ泥水等が浸入し、樹脂ベアリングが摩耗してガタが発生することがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けるとガタが増大し、最悪の場合、ボールジョイントがサスペンションアームから外れ、走行不能になるおそれがある。 (備考)本件は、平成16年10月27日付け「届出番号1287」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

全車両、ロワ、およびアッパーアームのボールジョイントを対策品と交換する。 また、当該部位の点検整備内容を充実させ周知することにより、定期点検へのユーザの注意を喚起する。

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=3001132

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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