In November 2010, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Wheel Bearing, covering the Aero King. The filing affects 44 vehicles manufactured between May 20, 2008 and June 2010.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1126560 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 15, 2010 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Wheel Bearing |
| Production period | May 20, 2008 — June 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 44 units |
Filing in context
The Wheel Bearing is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 24 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 31 Mitsubishi notifications from 2010 in this archive. For scale, 4,189 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 2 years and 1 month.
Defect
On large highway coaches, the wheel bearing grease fill quantity is insufficient on some units. Continued operation with insufficient grease causes inadequate lubrication of the affected bearing. In the worst case, the vehicle may become inoperable or a vehicle fire may occur.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the drive wheel bearings and grease with new parts. The grease must be filled to the specified quantity.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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-MU66JS | ふそうエアロキング | MU66JS-28002 — MU66JS-28045 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
大型高速路線バスにおいて、駆動輪のベアリンググリース充填量が不足しているものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ベアリングが潤滑不良になり、最悪の場合、走行不能または火災に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、駆動輪のベアリングとグリースを新品に交換する。なお、当該グリースは、規定量を充填する。
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=3002480
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