Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1125870 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 3, 2010 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Axle |
| Production period | September 14, 2000 — November 13, 2002 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,472 units |
Defect
On rear-tandem-axle heavy trucks, the weld on the rear trailing axle (non-drive axle) housing is improperly made, and cracks may develop at the weld joint. Continued use may cause the axle housing to fracture. In the worst case, this can result in brake overheating and contact between the tire and the frame, leading to a vehicle fire.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the axle housing with a conforming part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| KL-FU50JNY改 | ふそう | FU50JNY-520185 — FU50JNY-520322 |
| KL-FU50JSY改 | ふそう | FU50JSY-520010 |
| KL-FU50JTZ | ふそう | FU50JTZ-520059 — FU50JTZ-520195 |
| KL-FU50JTZ改 | ふそう | FU50JTZ-520165 |
| KL-FU50JUZ | ふそう | FU50JUZ-520001 — FU50JUZ-520797 |
| KL-FU50JUZ改 | ふそう | FU50JUZ-520555 — FU50JUZ-520898 |
| KL-FU50KTZ | ふそう | FU50KTZ-520003 — FU50KTZ-520020 |
| KL-FU50MTZ | ふそう | FU50MTZ-520024 — FU50MTZ-520050 |
| KL-FU50MUZ | ふそう | FU50MUZ-520001 — FU50MUZ-520188 |
| KL-FU50MUZ改 | ふそう | FU50MUZ-520161 |
| KL-FU54JTZ | ふそう | FU54JTZ-520001 — FU54JTZ-520066 |
| KL-FU54JUY | ふそう | FU54JUY-520076 — FU54JUY-520234 |
| KL-FU54JUZ | ふそう | FU54JUZ-520001 — FU54JUZ-521763 |
| KL-FU54JYZ | ふそう | FU54JYZ-520002 — FU54JYZ-520064 |
| KL-FU54MUZ | ふそう | FU54MUZ-520005 — FU54MUZ-520043 |
| KL-FU55JUZ | ふそう | FU55JUZ-520175 — FU55JUZ-520376 |
| KL-FU55JYZ | ふそう | FU55JYZ-520001 — FU55JYZ-520019 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後２軸大型トラックの後々軸（非駆動軸）アクスルハウジングの溶接が不適切なため、当該溶接部に亀裂が発生するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、最悪の場合、当該アクスルハウジングが折損し、ブレーキの過熱やタイヤとフレームの接触が生じて、火災に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該アクスルハウジングを良品と交換する。
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=3002402
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