Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1115330 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 26, 2005 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Other (Fuel System) |
| Production period | March 19, 1996 — September 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 3,480 units |
Defect
The fuel shutoff valve on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles has an inadequate waterproof design. When the valve is directly exposed to water during car washing or similar activities, water may penetrate the valve interior. This causes the internal coil to corrode or short circuit and melt. In the worst case, the valve cuts off fuel supply to the engine, causing the engine to stall and preventing restart.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the fuel shutoff valve with the current new part and install a waterproof cover. Affix a caution plate prohibiting direct water spray on the valve during washing. As an interim measure pending full supply of waterproof covers, inspect the valve and replace any unit outside the specified value with the current new part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GB-FA523B改 | FA523B-430001 — FA523B-430381 | |
| GB-FC563B改 | FC563B-430001 — FC563B-430348 | |
| GE-FB523BA改 | FB523B-450002 — FB523B-570314 | |
| GE-FE533BA改 | FE533B-450001 — FE533B-560434 | |
| KC-FB501B改 | FB501B-422885 — FB501B-520002 | |
| KC-FE537B改 | FE537B-420455 — FE537B-420501 | |
| KK-FE53CB改 | FE53CB-560764 — FE53CB-561429 | |
| KK-FE53CEV改 | FE53CEV-560716 — FE53CEV-560977 | |
| KK-FE73CB改 | FE73CB-500130 — FE73CB-502185 | |
| KK-FE73CEV改 | FE73CEV-500145 — FE73CEV-501163 | |
| KK-FE82CEV改 | FE82CEV-500003 — FE82CEV-500093 | |
| KK-FE83CEV改 | FE83CEV-500109 — FE83CEV-501029 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
液化石油ガス（ＬＰＧ）車の燃料遮断弁の防水構造が不適切なため、洗車時等に当該遮断弁が直接被水した場合、内部に水が浸入することがある。そのため、当該遮断弁の内部コイルが腐食し、又は短絡して溶損し、最悪の場合、原動機への燃料供給を遮断するため、原動機が停止し、再始動できなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該遮断弁を現行新品と交換し、防水カバーを取付ける。また、洗車時の水掛けを禁止する旨を記したコーションプレートを貼り付ける。 なお、防水カバーの全数供給に時間を要するため、暫定措置として当該部品を点検のうえ、規定値を外れるのものは現行新品と交換する。
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=3001225
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