Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1119420 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 4, 2007 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Body |
| Production period | September 28, 1998 — August 21, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 34,850 units |
Defect
The material and mounting geometry of the intercooler air inlet are inadequate. Heat from the engine compartment causes the mounting section to deteriorate over time, reducing its structural strength. Repeated thermal expansion and contraction in high-temperature environments causes cracks to develop at the mounting section. In the worst case, the air inlet may detach while the vehicle is in motion and create a hazard to other traffic.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the intercooler air inlet with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GF-H41A | トッポＢＪ | H41A-0000007 — H41A-0601632 |
| GF-H46A | トッポＢＪ | H46A-0000010 — H46A-0600984 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
インタークーラの空気吸入口の材料および取り付け部の形状が不適切なため、エンジンルームからの熱等による経年劣化により取り付け部の強度が不足しているものがある。そのため、高温環境下での伸縮の繰返しにより当該取り付け部に亀裂が発生し、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、走行中に当該空気吸入口が脱落し、他の交通の妨げとなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、インタークーラの空気吸入口を対策品と交換する。
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=3001691
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