Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1132580 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 8, 2013 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Computer (Engine) |
| Production period | December 11, 2009 — September 10, 2012 |
| Vehicles affected | 22,619 units |
Defect
On vehicles equipped with the 4B10 engine, the engine ECU software is incorrect. During idling, airflow volume may be insufficient or the air-fuel mixture may run lean, causing the engine to stall at or near idle speed.
Corrective action
Reprogram the engine ECU with the corrected/updated software on all vehicles. Additionally, if a review of engine ECU service data shows that idle airflow volume has dropped below the specified value, clean the throttle body valve.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DBA-CX3A | GALANT | CX3A-0000201 — CX3A-0100955 |
| DBA-CY3A | GALANT | CY3A-0000201 — CY3A-0101745 |
| DBA-GA3W | ＲＶＲ | GA3W-0000101 — GA3W-0100153 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
４Ｂ１０エンジン搭載車において、エンジンＥＣＵのプログラムが不適切なため、アイドリング時の空気量が不足または空燃比が薄くなる場合があり、アイドル回転付近でエンストに至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、エンジンＥＣＵのプログラムを対策品に書き換える。 また、エンジンＥＣＵサービスデータの確認により、アイドル空気量が所定値より低下している場合は、スロットルボディのバルブ清掃を実施する。
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=3003154
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