Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1125900 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 11, 2010 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi, Nissan |
| Component | Engine |
| Production period | November 2003 — August 2005 |
| Vehicles affected | 247,663 units |
Defect
The crankshaft oil seal installed in the engine front case may have reduced retention force due to machining variation in the front case and deformation caused by excessive press-fit load during installation. The oil seal may back out of its bore, causing engine oil to gradually leak and the oil pressure warning lamp to illuminate. Continued operation in this condition can result in seizure of internal engine components and loss of mobility.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the oil seal mounting area. If no oil leak is present, install an oil seal retention plate on the front case. If an oil leak is present, replace the oil seal with a new part and install the retention plate.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABA-U61W | TOWN BOX | U61W-0600201 — U61W-0600729 |
| ABA-U62W | TOWN BOX | U62W-0600202 — U62W-0601527 |
| CBA-H42A | MINICA | H42A-0901887 — H42A-1006870 |
| CBA-H47A | MINICA | H47A-0900564 — H47A-1001579 |
| CBA-H81W | ｅＫ－ＷＡＧＯＮ他 | H81W-0900221 — H81W-1205604 |
| CBA-H91W | OTTI | H91W-0000201 — H91W-0003535 |
| CBA-U61W | TOWN BOX | U61W-0700201 — U61W-0701812 |
| CBA-U62W | TOWN BOX | U62W-0700201 — U62W-0700578 |
| DBA-H81W | ｅＫ－ＷＡＧＯＮ他 | H81W-1100202 — H81W-1315431 |
| DBA-H91W | OTTI | H91W-0100201 — H91W-0111598 |
| GBD-H42V | MINICA | H42V-1102833 — H42V-1221143 |
| GBD-H47V | MINICA | H47V-1000552 — H47V-1102156 |
| GBD-U61T | Minicab | U61T-1000201 — U61T-1009584 |
| GBD-U61TP | Minicab | U61T-1000201 — U61T-1009584 |
| GBD-U61V | Minicab | U61V-1000201 — U61V-1013478 |
| GBD-U62T | Minicab | U62T-1000201 — U62T-1012402 |
| GBD-U62TP | Minicab | U62T-1000201 — U62T-1012402 |
| GBD-U62V | Minicab | U62V-1000201 — U62V-1005449 |
| GBD-U71T | Clipper | U71T-0100201 — U71T-0104607 |
| GBD-U71TP | Clipper | U71T-0100201 — U71T-0104607 |
| GBD-U71V | Clipper | U71V-0100201 — U71V-0109414 |
| GBD-U72T | Clipper | U72T-0100201 — U72T-0104657 |
| GBD-U72TP | Clipper | U72T-0100201 — U72T-0104657 |
| GBD-U72V | Clipper | U72V-0100201 — U72V-0103690 |
| LA-H81W | ｅＫ－ＷＡＧＯＮ他 | H81W-0612850 — H81W-0613043 |
| LE-U61T | Minicab | U61T-0902411 — U61T-0910760 |
| LE-U61TP | Minicab | U61T-0902411 — U61T-0910760 |
| LE-U61V | Minicab | U61V-0904417 — U61V-0918936 |
| LE-U62T | Minicab | U62T-0902799 — U62T-0914863 |
| LE-U62TP | Minicab | U62T-0902799 — U62T-0914863 |
| LE-U62V | Minicab | U62V-0901496 — U62V-0906799 |
| LE-U71T | Clipper | U71T-0000709 — U71T-0005648 |
| LE-U71TP | Clipper | U71T-0000709 — U71T-0005648 |
| LE-U71V | Clipper | U71V-0001047 — U71V-0011126 |
| LE-U72T | Clipper | U72T-0001217 — U72T-0006606 |
| LE-U72TP | Clipper | U72T-0001217 — U72T-0006606 |
| LE-U72V | Clipper | U72V-0000560 — U72V-0004847 |
| TA-U61W | TOWN BOX | U61W-0500828 — U61W-0502990 |
| TA-U62W | TOWN BOX | U62W-0500661 — U62W-0502557 |
| UA-H81W | ｅＫ－ＷＡＧＯＮ他 | H81W-0773817 — H81W-0775939 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
エンジンフロントケースに装着しているクランクシャフトオイルシールにおいて、フロントケースの加工ばらつき、およびオイルシールの圧入荷重が過大であったことによる変形により当該オイルシールの保持力が低下しているものがある。そのため、当該オイルシールが抜け出しエンジンオイルが徐々に漏れ、油圧警告灯が点灯し、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、エンジン内部部品が焼付き、走行不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該オイルシール取付部を点検し、オイル漏れが無い場合は、フロントケースにオイルシール抜け止め用プレートを追加装着する。なお、オイル漏れがある場合は、オイルシールを新品に交換するとともに、フロントケースに抜け止め用プレートを追加装着する。
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=3002405
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