In March 2011, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Body, covering the Delica. The filing affects 23 vehicles manufactured between January 26, 2011 and January 28, 2011.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1127190 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | March 10, 2011 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Body |
| Production period | January 26, 2011 — January 28, 2011 |
| Vehicles affected | 23 units |
Filing in context
The Body is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 108 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 38 Mitsubishi notifications from 2011 in this archive. For scale, 4,381 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles.
Defect
During the press manufacturing process for the propeller shaft mounting bracket—a component of the floor panel—incorrect press pressure settings produced cracks or localized reductions in panel thickness in some brackets. (1) On four-wheel-drive vehicles, continued use may cause the bracket to fracture under propeller shaft rotational vibration, rendering the vehicle inoperable. (2) On front-wheel-drive vehicles, rust may develop and compromise the bracket's structural strength.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the bracket. (1) On four-wheel-drive vehicles, if a crack or localized thickness reduction is found, replace the bracket with a known-good unit. (2) On front-wheel-drive vehicles, replace the bracket with a known-good unit only if a crack is found.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-CV4W | Delica | CV4W-0600884 — CV4W-0600952 |
| DBA-CV5W | Delica | CV5W-0601680 — CV5W-0601801 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
フロアパネルの構成部品であるプロペラシャフト固定用ブラケットのプレス製造工程において、プレス圧力を誤って設定したため、亀裂または部分的な板厚減少が発生しているものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると（１）四輪駆動車においては、プロペラシャフトの回転振動等により、当該ブラケットが破損し、走行不能となるおそれがある。（２）前輪駆動車においては、錆等が発生し、当該ブラケットの強度に影響を及ぼすおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、ブラケットを点検し、（１）四輪駆動車においては、亀裂または部分的な板厚減少がある場合は、ブラケットを良品と交換する。（２）前輪駆動車においては、亀裂がある場合のみ、ブラケットを良品と交換する。
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=3002549
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