Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1122090 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 18, 2008 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Spring/air suspension |
| Production period | December 16, 1999 — May 28, 2001 |
| Vehicles affected | 109 units |
Defect
On vehicles equipped with an electronically controlled suspension, the front coil spring geometry is improper, allowing coil-to-coil contact to abrade the coating and expose the metal to corrosion. Continued use allows road salts and de-icing agents to accelerate the corrosion until the spring fractures. In the worst case, the tire may suffer a puncture and the vehicle may become inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the front coil spring or the complete strut assembly with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| GH-S33A | PROUDIA | S33A-0000106 — S33A-0000379 |
| GH-S43A | DIGNITY | S43A-0000101 — S43A-0000148 |
| TA-S33A | PROUDIA | S33A-0100106 — S33A-5100154 |
| TA-S43A | DIGNITY | S43A-0100101 — S43A-5100106 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
電子制御式サスペンション装着車において、前輪用コイルスプリングの形状が不適切なため、当該スプリングが線間で擦れた部分の塗膜が剥れて腐食することがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、融雪剤等により腐食が進行してスプリングが折損し、最悪の場合、タイヤがパンクして走行不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、前輪用コイルスプリングまたはストラット一式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=3001981
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