Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1130540 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 2, 2012 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Power Steering |
| Production period | April 17, 2012 — September 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 128 units |
Defect
The power steering hydraulic hose is routed incorrectly. During use, vehicle vibration and other factors damage the hose, causing an oil leak. This may result in loss of steering control.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the routing of the hydraulic hose. If the routing is incorrect, replace the hose and re-route it to the specified position.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EDM-GT34B | ＧＯ２６１ | T34B-97277 — T34B-97338; T34B-99522 — T34B-99525; T34B-85110 — T34B-85145; T34B-89030 — T34B-89036; T34B-75155 — T34B-75182; T34B-79051 — T34B-79056; T34B-65080 — T34B-65091; T34B-55175 — T34B-55204 … |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
パワーステアリングの油圧ホースの配索が不適切なため、使用過程において当該ホースが車両の振動等により損傷し油漏れが発生し、かじ取り操作ができなくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、油圧ホースの配索位置を確認し、不適切な場合はホースを交換し、正規の配索に直す。
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=3002909
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