In April 2008, Mitsubishi, Nissan & Nissan Diesel filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Other (Body/Frame), covering the Aero ACE. The filing affects 49 vehicles manufactured between October 2007 and March 26, 2008.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1121000 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 15, 2008 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi, Nissan, Nissan Diesel |
| Component | Other (Body/Frame) |
| Production period | October 2007 — March 26, 2008 |
| Vehicles affected | 49 units |
Filing in context
This notification is a joint filing by 3 manufacturers: Mitsubishi, Nissan & Nissan Diesel.
The Other (Body/Frame) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 28 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 49 Mitsubishi notifications from 2008 in this archive. For scale, 4,159 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 5 months.
Defect
The adhesive bond securing the mounting bracket that holds the inspection cover on the roof-mounted air conditioning unit may detach. Continued use in this condition may cause the inspection cover to fall off.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, as an interim measure, secure the mounting bracket with rivets.
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) | Model | Chassis ranges |
|---|---|---|
| BKG-AS96JP | － | AS96JP-20005 |
| BKG-MS961JP | ふそうエアロエース | MS96JP-20105 — MS96JP-20370 |
| PDG-MM96FH | ふそうエアロエース | MM96FH-20004 — MM96FH-20016 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
ルーフに装着しているエアコンユニットの点検蓋を固定するための取付金具の接着部が剥がれるものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該点検蓋が脱落するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当面の暫定措置として、当該取付金具にリベットにより固定する。
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=3001856
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Mitsubishi filings involving the Other (Body/Frame), closest to this one by filing date.
Other (Body/Frame) — affects 13 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Body/Frame) — affects 1,415 vehicles.
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Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Rearview Mirror — affects 1,121 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (body/frame) — affects 4,542 vehicles.
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Open recall detail →Other — affects 5,215 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Wiring — affects 7,120 vehicles.
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