Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1115110 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 14, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Steering linkage |
| Production period | March 13, 2002 — September 14, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 106 units |
Defect
The mounting point of the slave lever bracket has insufficient strength, allowing repeated steering operations such as stationary turns to initiate a crack at that location. As the crack progresses, the slave lever mounting becomes insecure, causing the steering neutral position to shift and the vehicle to wander during straight-line travel. In the worst case, the lever may separate from the frame, resulting in loss of steering control.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, a reinforcing plate is added to the bracket mounting point. If a crack is found at the mounting point, weld repair is performed.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 5 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-MP717K | MP717K-30001 — MP717K-32004 | |
| KC-MP717M | MP717M-30007 — MP717M-32020 | |
| KL-MP35JK | MP35JK-30004 — MP35JK-32002 | |
| KL-MP35JM | MP35JM-30001 — MP35JM-31006 | |
| MP35JM改 | MP35JM-30027 — MP35JM-31008 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
スレーブレバーブラケットの取付部の強度が不足しているため、据え切り等の繰り返し操作により、当該部に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、当該部の亀裂が進行してスレーブレバーの取付が不確実となり、ハンドルの中立位置がずれ、及び直進走行時に車両のふらつきが発生し、最悪の場合、当該レバーが車枠から離脱して操舵不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ブラケットの取付部に補強板を追加する。なお、取付部に亀裂がある場合は溶接補修を実施する。
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=3001203
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