MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1127450 — A/T

Filed May 17, 2011 · Mitsubishi

Overview

MLIT filing number1127450
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedMay 17, 2011
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi
ComponentA/T
Production periodApril 2010 — February 28, 2011
Vehicles affected1,454 units

Defect

On large trucks, the clutch stroke sensor, which detects clutch engagement and disengagement, is improperly manufactured, allowing water to enter the sensor interior and cause a short circuit between the coils. This activates the safety control system, leaving the clutch disengaged and rendering the vehicle inoperable.

Corrective action

Replace the clutch stroke sensor on all vehicles 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)ModelChassis ranges
BKG-FS54JZ ふそう FS54JZ-570348 — FS54JZ-570577
BKG-FS55JZ ふそう FS55JZ-570106 — FS55JZ-570184
BKG-FU54JZ ふそう FU54JZ-570451 — FU54JZ-570678
BKG-FU55JZ ふそう FU55JZ-570044 — FU55JZ-570048
LKG-FP54VDR ふそう FP54VD-500008 — FP54VD-505119
LKG-FP54VER ふそう FP54VE-500001 — FP54VE-505018
LKG-FP54VGR ふそう FP54VG-500005 — FP54VG-505001
LKG-FS54VY ふそう FS54VY-500009 — FS54VY-500050
LKG-FS54VZ ふそう FS54VZ-500002 — FS54VZ-500807
LKG-FS55VY ふそう FS55VY-500020 — FS55VY-500113
LKG-FS55VZ ふそう FS55VZ-500004 — FS55VZ-500216
LKG-FU54VY ふそう FU54VY-500001 — FU54VY-500044
LKG-FU54VZ ふそう FU54VZ-500030 — FU54VZ-500880
LKG-FU55VZ ふそう FU55VZ-500002 — FU55VZ-500093
LKG-FV50VZ ふそう FV50VZ-500020 — FV50VZ-500117
LKG-FV54VZ ふそう FV54VZ-500002 — FV54VZ-500057
LKG-FY54VY ふそう FY54VY-500007 — FY54VY-500051

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

大型トラックにおいて、クラッチの断・接状態を検知するストロークセンサーの製造が不適切なため、ストロークセンサー内部に水が浸入してコイル間が短絡する場合がある。そのため、安全制御が働き、クラッチが切れたままの状態となり、走行不能となるおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、クラッチのストロークセンサーを良品に交換する。

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=3002576

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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