Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1128220 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 22, 2011 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Heat Protection Device |
| Production period | November 2009 — July 2011 |
| Vehicles affected | 685 units |
Defect
On heavy-duty tractors, the muffler cover (heat shield) mounting bracket has insufficient strength. Vibration during vehicle operation may damage the bracket, causing the muffler cover (heat shield) to detach and fall from the vehicle.
Corrective action
Inspect the muffler cover (heat shield) mounting bracket on all vehicles. If no damage is found, add a reinforcing bracket. If the mounting bracket is found to be damaged, replace the muffler with a corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| LDG-FP54VDR | ふそう | FP54VD-570001 |
| LDG-FV50VJR | ふそう | FV50VJ-500002 — FV50VJ-570004 |
| LKG-FP54VDR | ふそう | FP54VD-500001 — FP54VD-505246 |
| LKG-FP54VER | ふそう | FP54VE-500001 — FP54VE-570001 |
| LKG-FP54VGR | ふそう | FP54VG-500001 — FP54VG-505027 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
大型トラクタにおいて、マフラーカバー（遮熱板）取付け金具の強度が不足しているため、走行時の振動により当該金具が破損し、マフラーカバー（遮熱板）が脱落するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、マフラーカバー（遮熱板）取付け金具を点検し損傷が無い場合は、補強金具を追加する。また、マフラーカバー（遮熱板）取付け金具が損傷していた場合は、対策品のマフラーと交換する。
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=3002663
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