Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1129290 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 24, 2012 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Exhaust pipe |
| Production period | June 2010 — March 20, 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 78 units |
Defect
On heavy-duty trucks, the exhaust pipe (front pipe) weld is improperly formed on some units. Continued use in this condition allows the weld to crack and, in the worst case, fracture completely.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the exhaust pipe (front pipe) with the corrected part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LKG-FU54VZ | ふそう | FU54VZ-500098 — FU54VZ-502345 |
| QKG-FU54VZ | ふそう | FU54VZ-502247 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
大型トラックにおいて、排気管（フロントパイプ）の溶接が不適切なものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、溶接部が亀裂して破断に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、排気管（フロントパイプ）を対策品に交換する。
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=3002773
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