MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1117770 — Fuse

Filed November 14, 2006 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1117770
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedNovember 14, 2006
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentFuse
Production periodSeptember 30, 2006 — October 24, 2006
Vehicles affected268 units

Defect

During manufacturing, an improper inspection jig was used to test continuity of the power circuit between terminals in the engine compartment fuse box. The jig deformed the low-beam headlight terminals during inspection. Continued use may cause poor contact in that circuit, resulting in the low-beam headlights failing to illuminate.

Corrective action

Inspect the affected terminals in the fuse box on all vehicles. Correct any deformed terminals.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 4 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
CBA-V83W PAJERO V83W-0000133 — V83W-0000162
CBA-V87W PAJERO V87W-0000153 — V87W-0000213
CBA-V93W PAJERO V93W-0000669 — V93W-0000935
CBA-V97W PAJERO V97W-0000366 — V97W-0000624

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

エンジンルーム内のヒューズボックスにおいて、製造過程での端子間の電源回路の導通検査に使用する検査治具が不適切なため、検査の際にすれ違い前照灯の端子を変形させたものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該回路が接触不良となり、すれ違い前照灯が点灯しなくなるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、ヒューズボックスの当該端子を点検し、変形があるものは端子を修正する。

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=3001503

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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