Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1129760 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 23, 2012 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuse |
| Production period | July 2009 — December 2009 |
| Vehicles affected | 810 units |
Defect
A manufacturing defect in the drive battery's internal fuse — specifically, improper soldering inside the fuse — is present on affected units. Continued use in this condition may cause the fuse to blow, stopping the drive motor and rendering the vehicle inoperable.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the fuse assembly with the corrected part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ZAA-HA3W | ｉ－ＭｉＥＶ | HA3W-0000201 — HA3W-0001328 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
駆動用バッテリー内部のヒューズに製造に係る不具合（ヒューズ内部のはんだ付け不適切）があるものがある。このため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該ヒューズが切れ、駆動用モーターが停止し、走行不能に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該ヒューズ一式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=3002827
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