In June 2013, Mitsubishi, Nissan & Nissan Diesel filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Starting System, covering the Space Runner and 1 more model. The filing affects 288 vehicles manufactured between January 10, 2008 and April 19, 2010.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1131770 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | June 20, 2013 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi, Nissan, Nissan Diesel |
| Component | Starting System |
| Production period | January 10, 2008 — April 19, 2010 |
| Vehicles affected | 288 units |
Filing in context
This notification is a joint filing by 3 manufacturers: Mitsubishi, Nissan & Nissan Diesel.
The Starting System is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 35 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 80 Mitsubishi notifications from 2013 in this archive. For scale, 3,406 of the 4,890 filings in this archive report a larger number of affected vehicles; the vehicles involved here were manufactured over a span of about 2 years and 3 months.
Defect
On transit buses equipped with an Idling Stop & Start System (ISS), the rubber components used in the starter are made of an inappropriate material, and the flywheel ring gear has insufficient wear margin to withstand frequent ISS-initiated engine starts. Repeated ISS operation causes premature wear of the ring gear. Continued use may result in starter freewheeling and, in the worst case, the engine may become unable to start.
Corrective action
On all affected vehicles, replace the starter with a corrected part and inspect the flywheel ring gear for wear. If wear exceeds the service limit, replace the ring gear with a new part. Additionally, reprogram the ISS control software with the corrected program incorporating ring gear wear countermeasures.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PDG-AJ820NAN | ふそうエアロミディ－Ｓ | AJ820N-00001 — AJ820N-00020 |
| PDG-AR820GAN | ふそうエアロミディ－Ｓ | AR820G-00001 — AR820G-00163 |
| PDG-JP820NAN | Space Runner | JP820N-00001 — JP820N-00044 |
| PDG-RM820GAN | Space Runner | RM820G-00001 — RM820G-00184 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
アイドリング・ストップ＆スタート・システム（以下ＩＳＳ）を搭載した路線バスにおいて、スタータに使用されているゴム部品の材質が不適切であること、及びフライホイールリングギヤの摩耗に対する余裕が不足しているため、ＩＳＳによるエンジンの始動を頻繁に行うと、当該リングギヤが早期に摩耗するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、スタータの空転が発生し、最悪の場合、エンジンが始動不能となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、スタータを対策品に交換すると共にフライホイールリングギヤの摩耗状況を点検し、使用限度を超えていた場合は新品のフライホイールリングギヤに交換する。また、ＩＳＳの制御プログラムをフライホイールリングギヤの摩耗対策品に書き換える。
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=3003065
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Mitsubishi filings involving the Starting System, closest to this one by filing date.
Starting System — affects 31 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Starting System — affects 1 vehicle.
Open recall detail →Starting System — affects 362 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Starting System — affects 586 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Starting System — affects 1 vehicle.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Door — affects 49 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Parking lever / pedal — affects 35,663 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Wheel Bearing — affects 1,103 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Brake lamp — affects 2,887 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Door — affects 859 vehicles.
Open recall detail →All Mitsubishi recalls · All Nissan recalls · All Nissan Diesel recalls · All 2013 recalls · Recall Archive home