MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1118660 — Frame

Filed April 16, 2007 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1118660
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedApril 16, 2007
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentFrame
Production periodApril 28, 1989 — July 1996
Vehicles affected3,995 units

Defect

The engine rear support has insufficient strength. Repeated high-frequency turning maneuvers may cause a crack to develop in the support. Continued use allows the crack to propagate until the support fractures, causing the engine to shift from its mounted position. In the worst case, the propeller shaft universal joint breaks and detaches, leaving the vehicle inoperable.

Corrective action

On all vehicles, inspect the engine rear support. If a defective part is found, replace the support with the corrected part and replace the propeller shaft universal joint with a new part. On vehicles receiving a new support, also replace the engine under cover and grease supply line with the revised-shape parts.

Affected models & chassis ranges

This filing lists 3 type code(s). A vehicle is affected if its chassis number falls within one of the ranges below.

Type code (型式)ModelChassis ranges
KC-FV424JR ふそう FV424JR-560001 — FV424JR-560546
P-FV414JR ふそう FV414JR-520001 — FV414JR-720002
W-FV414JR ふそう FV414JR-530001 — FV414JR-750002

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

エンジンリアサポートの強度が不足しているため、旋回頻度の高い走行を繰り返した場合等に、当該サポート部に亀裂が発生するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると亀裂の進行により当該サポートが破断して、エンジン搭載位置にずれが生じ、最悪の場合、プロペラシャフトのユニバーサルジョイント部が破損、脱落し、走行不能となるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、エンジンリアサポートを点検し、不具合品が装着されている場合は当該サポートを対策品と交換し、プロペラシャフトユニバーサルジョイントを新品と交換する。また、サポートを交換するものは、エンジンアンダーカバー及び給脂配管を形状変更品と交換する。

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=3001602

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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