MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1117780 — Drive Shaft

Filed November 17, 2006 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1117780
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedNovember 17, 2006
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentDrive Shaft
Production periodAugust 28, 1988 — January 30, 2006
Vehicles affected188 units

Defect

The fastening nuts on the drive shaft flange of the power transmission system were not tightened to the specified torque. Loads generated during forward and reverse operation cause the nuts to loosen, producing play between the flange and bolts. Continued use may cause the bolts to fracture, preventing power transmission and rendering the vehicle inoperable. In the worst case, braking capability is also lost.

Corrective action

Retighten the fastening nuts on all vehicles to the specified torque. Where the measured tightening torque is 3 kgf·m or less, replace the fastening bolts and nuts, then tighten the new nuts to the specified torque.

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
A7P MF44WD-Ⅱ A7P004914 — A7P004926
SB-A7P MF44WD-Ⅱ A7P104927
40W MF40WH 40W104601 — 40W104686; 40W104701 — 40W104833; 40W104834 — 40W104913
A4A MF40WFV A4A04520 — A4A04577

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

Show the original Japanese filing text

状況

動力伝達装置のドライブシャフトフランジ部の締結ナット締付けトルクが不足しているため、前後進時の負荷により当該ナットが弛み、フランジとボルトの間にガタが発生するものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、最悪の場合、ボルトが折損し、動力を伝達出来なくなり走行不能に至り、且つ制動不能となるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、締結ナットを正規トルクで増し締めする。なお、締付けトルクが3kgf・m以下の場合は、締結ボルト及びナット交換し、ナットを正規トルクで締付ける。

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=3001504

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.

Related

All Mitsubishi recalls · All 2006 recalls · Recall Archive home