In March 2006, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Fuel Hose / Pipe, covering the Fighter. The filing affects 3 vehicles manufactured between October 2002 and August 19, 2004.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1116380 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | March 15, 2006 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuel Hose / Pipe |
| Production period | October 2002 — August 19, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 3 units |
Filing in context
The Fuel Hose / Pipe is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 62 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 70 Mitsubishi notifications from 2006 in this archive. For scale, 4,748 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 10 months.
Defect
The clamping structure of the rubber-backed bracket that secures the fuel injection pump delivery pipes is incorrect. As the bracket rubber deteriorates, the mounting bolts and nuts loosen and may fall off. If a dropped bolt or nut becomes lodged between the starter motor body and its terminal, a short circuit occurs, which may damage the starter harness, causing a no-start condition or, in the worst case, a vehicle fire. Note: This recall supplements notification nos. 1254 (September 29, 2004) and 1443 (June 1, 2005), which contained errors in the affected vehicle selection; additional vehicles have been identified and are covered under this new filing.
Corrective action
Correct the bracket mounting structure according to the applicable configuration: (1) Where the bracket is secured by a bolt, replace with the 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, apply adhesive to the stud bolt threads, and torque to specification. Additionally, inspect the condition of the bracket rubber and replace with a new part if deterioration is found. Attach a maintenance caution label 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-FK71DM | ふそうファイター | FK71DM-760001 — FK71DM-765001 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
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」、平成１７年６月１日付け「届出番号１４４３」にてリコール届出を行ったものですが、対象車両の選定に一部誤りがあったため、対象車両を追加し、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=3001344
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