Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1119210 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 2, 2007 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Clutch pedal / lever |
| Production period | July 2003 — January 13, 2006 |
| Vehicles affected | 183 units |
Defect
An improper manufacturing process for the shift lever inside the transmission shift unit has left microscopic cracks in the lever on some units. Continued use may cause the lever to fracture, making gear selection impossible. In the worst case, the vehicle may become inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, verify the shift unit serial number. On affected units, replace the lever with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 11 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-ME17DF | ふそうエアロミディ | ME17DF-20089 — ME17DF-20099 |
| KK-MJ27HF | ふそうエアロミディ | MJ27HF-21018 — MJ27HF-21023 |
| KK-MK25HJ | ふそうエアロミディ | MK25HJ-21078 |
| KK-MK27HM | ふそうエアロミディ | MK27HM-21043 — MK27HM-21065 |
| PA-ME17DF | ふそうエアロミディ | ME17DF-22027 — ME17DF-23012 |
| PA-MJ26RF | ふそうエアロミディ | MJ26RF-23005 — MJ26RF-23013 |
| PA-MK25FJ | ふそうエアロミディ | MK25FJ-23023 |
| PA-MK26FJ | ふそうエアロミディ | MK26FJ-23008 — MK26FJ-23046 |
| PA-MK27FH | ふそうエアロミディ | MK27FH-23013 — MK27FH-23051 |
| PA-MK27FM | ふそうエアロミディ | MK27FM-23004 — MK27FM-23024 |
| PA-MM86FH | ふそうエアロバス | MM86FH-22009 — MM86FH-22033 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
トランスミッションの変速操作を行う変速ユニット内のレバーの製造工程が不適切なため、当該レバーに微細な亀裂が生じているものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、当該レバーが折損し、変速不能となり、最悪の場合、走行不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、変速ユニットの製造番号を確認し、対象のものはレバーを良品と交換する。
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=3001669
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