In January 2007, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Spring / Air Suspension. The filing affects 288 vehicles manufactured between November 19, 1996 and November 2002.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1118100 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 31, 2007 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Spring / Air Suspension |
| Production period | November 19, 1996 — November 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 288 units |
Filing in context
The Spring / Air Suspension is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 27 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 86 Mitsubishi notifications from 2007 in this archive. For scale, 3,406 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 6 years.
Defect
On rear-tandem-axle trucks, the rear spring retaining clip on the rear trailing axle (non-drive axle) has an incorrect shape. Under high-center-of-gravity load conditions during sharp turns, the rear spring may disengage from the retaining clip, causing the vehicle to lean. In the worst case, driving stability may be compromised.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the affected components. Where a nonconforming part is found, add an extension plate to the upper retaining clip tab on the rear trailing axle.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 31 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-FU510TY | ふそう | FU510TY-500001 |
| KC-FU515NX | ふそう | FU515NX-500001 |
| KC-FU515NY | ふそう | FU515NY-500001 |
| KC-FU515TY | ふそう | FU515TY-500001 |
| KC-FU517PY | ふそう | FU517PY-500002 |
| KC-FU517TY | ふそう | FU517TY-500001 |
| KC-FU519NY | ふそう | FU519NY-500001 — FU519NY-500003 |
| KL-FU50JJX | ふそう | FU50JJX-520013 — FU50JJX-520017 |
| KL-FU50JNX | ふそう | FU50JNX-520035 — FU50JNX-520038 |
| KL-FU50JNY | ふそう | FU50JNY-520112 — FU50JNY-520134 |
| KL-FU50JPX | ふそう | FU50JPX-520016 — FU50JPX-520017 |
| KL-FU50JPY | ふそう | FU50JPY-520024 — FU50JPY-520026 |
| KL-FU50JSY | ふそう | FU50JSY-520017 — FU50JSY-520018 |
| KL-FU50JTX | ふそう | FU50JTX-520082 — FU50JTX-520091 |
| KL-FU50JTY | ふそう | FU50JTY-520118 — FU50JTY-520133 |
| KL-FU50JTZ | ふそう | FU50JTZ-520062 — FU50JTZ-520137 |
| KL-FU50JUZ | ふそう | FU50JUZ-520001 — FU50JUZ-520583 |
| KL-FU50KJX | ふそう | FU50KJX-520034 — FU50KJX-520047 |
| KL-FU50KLX | ふそう | FU50KLX-520004 |
| KL-FU50KNX | ふそう | FU50KNX-520009 |
| KL-FU50KNY | ふそう | FU50KNY-520026 — FU50KNY-520027 |
| KL-FU50KSY | ふそう | FU50KSY-520005 |
| KL-FU50KTX | ふそう | FU50KTX-520007 — FU50KTX-520010 |
| KL-FU50KTY | ふそう | FU50KTY-520003 — FU50KTY-520006 |
| KL-FU50KTZ | ふそう | FU50KTZ-520003 — FU50KTZ-520018 |
| KL-FU50MNY | ふそう | FU50MNY-520059 — FU50MNY-520068 |
| KL-FU50MPY | ふそう | FU50MPY-520008 — FU50MPY-520014 |
| KL-FU50MSY | ふそう | FU50MSY-520004 — FU50MSY-520006 |
| KL-FU50MTY | ふそう | FU50MTY-520006 — FU50MTY-520013 |
| KL-FU50MTZ | ふそう | FU50MTZ-520029 — FU50MTZ-520034 |
| KL-FU50MUZ | ふそう | FU50MUZ-520001 — FU50MUZ-520116 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
後２軸トラックの後々軸（非駆動軸）においてリヤばねズレ止めの形状が不適切なため、高重心積載状態で急旋回を行った場合、リヤばねが当該ズレ止めから外れ、車両が傾き、最悪の場合、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該部を点検し、不具合品が装着されている場合には、後々軸のズレ止め上部の爪に延長プレートを追加する。
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=3001539
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