In September 2007, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Shock Absorber. The filing affects 1,347 vehicles manufactured between June 24, 1996 and March 20, 2000.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1119300 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 20, 2007 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Shock Absorber |
| Production period | June 24, 1996 — March 20, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,347 units |
Filing in context
The Shock Absorber is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 11 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 86 Mitsubishi notifications from 2007 in this archive. For scale, 2,636 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 3 years and 8 months.
Defect
On low-floor dual-rear-axle vehicles equipped with an air suspension height adjustment system, attempting to raise the vehicle above its maximum height during loading or unloading operations may cause the piston mounting nut inside the shock absorber to fall out, due to an inadequate stopper function. Continued use allows the shock absorber piston rod to pull free, resulting in bending or fracture. In the worst case, the rod may contact the tire, causing a burst or generating sufficient heat to cause ignition.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the shock absorbers with corrected parts and issue a safety advisory to owners regarding proper vehicle operation.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 12 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-FS510VX改 | ふそう | FS510VX-500317 — FS510VX-510076 |
| KC-FS510VY改 | ふそう | FS510VY-500099 — FS510VY-510305 |
| KC-FS510VZ改 | ふそう | FS510VZ-501531 — FS510VZ-710028 |
| KC-FS511VZ改 | ふそう | FS511VZ-710002 |
| KC-FS515VX改 | ふそう | FS515VX-500049 — FS515VX-510025 |
| KC-FS517VY改 | ふそう | FS517VY-500144 — FS517VY-510017 |
| KC-FS519VX改 | ふそう | FS519VX-500019 |
| KC-FS519VZ改 | ふそう | FS519VZ-510056 |
| KC-FS540VZ | ふそう | FS540VZ-500001 — FS540VZ-700141 |
| KC-FY510TY改 | ふそう | FY510TY-500037 — FY510TY-510055 |
| KC-FY517NX改 | ふそう | FY517NX-500012 |
| KC-FY519TY改 | ふそう | FY519TY-510003 — FY519TY-510008 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
低床式後２軸の空気ばね式緩衝装置の車高調整装置において、荷役作業時等に最大車高以上に車高を上げようとすると、ショックアブソーバのストッパー機能が不十分なため、内部のピストン取付ナットが脱落するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると当該ショックアブソーバのピストンロッドが抜け出し、曲がりや折損が発生し、最悪の場合、タイヤと干渉してバーストまたは発熱により発火するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ショックアブソーバを対策品に交換するとともに、ユーザーに対し、車両使用上の注意喚起を行う。
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=3001678
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