Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1114652 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 29, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Suspension Arm/Rod |
| Production period | November 25, 1984 — February 29, 1988 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,068 units |
Defect
The lower radius rod on the front axle has insufficient strength to withstand extended service beyond the originally assumed service life. This may cause cracks to develop in the rod. Continued use in this condition may lead to fracture of the rod, and in the worst case, vehicle driving stability is compromised.
Corrective action
On all affected vehicles, inspect the radius rod. If a corrected part is not already installed, replace it with the corrected part. As an interim measure while full corrected-part supply is pending, inspect the rod for cracks; replace any rod found cracked with the corrected part immediately, and schedule remaining vehicles for corrected-part replacement at a later date.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| P-MS713N | MS713N-70001 — MS713N-90003 | |
| P-MS713S | MS713S-70003 — MS713S-90001 | |
| P-MS715N | MS715N-70002 — MS715N-90013 | |
| P-MS715NA | MS715N-60055 — MS715N-85001 | |
| P-MS715S | MS715S-60160 — MS715S-90020 | |
| P-MS715SA | MS715S-70147 — MS715S-85218 | |
| P-MS725N | MS725N-60091 — MS725N-90002 | |
| P-MS725NA | MS725N-70006 — MS725N-85053 | |
| P-MS725S | MS725S-60559 — MS725S-90033 | |
| P-MS725SA | MS725S-70005 — MS725S-90021 | |
| P-MU515TA | MU515T-70002 — MU515T-90001 | |
| P-MU525TA | MU525T-70002 — MU525T-85048 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
②前軸のロワーラジアスロッドにおいて、想定を超える長期の使用に対する強度が不足しているため、当該ロッドに亀裂が入るものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、当該ロッドが折損し、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。
改善措置
②全車両、当該ラジアスロッドを点検し、対策品が装着されていない場合には、対策品に交換する。なお、対策品の全数供給に時間を要するため、当面の暫定措置として、当該ロッドの亀裂有無を点検し、異常のあるものは対策品と交換する。異常がないものは後日対策品と交換する。
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=3001153
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