MLIT Statutory Recall · Japan

Recall 1132890 — Engine (General)

Filed January 30, 2014 · Mitsubishi, UD Trucks

Overview

MLIT filing number1132890
TypeStatutory Recall (government-mandated recall)
Date filedJanuary 30, 2014
Manufacturer(s)Mitsubishi, UD Trucks
ComponentEngine (General)
Production periodAugust 30, 2010 — October 23, 2013
Vehicles affected1,542 units

Defect

On large buses, the idler pulley assembly was improperly assembled—specifically, the bearing press-fit and related operations were not performed correctly—resulting in excessive rotational resistance in affected pulleys. Continued use causes the bearing to develop abnormal noise and seizure. In the worst case, the pulley belt breaks and the engine overheats.

Corrective action

Inspect all vehicles for idler pulley play and rotational resistance. On any pulley where resistance exceeds the specified value, replace the bearing with a new one. If rotational resistance still exceeds the specified value after bearing replacement, replace the complete pulley bracket assembly with a new unit.

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)ModelChassis ranges
LKG-AS96VP スペースアロー A AS96VP-20001 — AS96VP-20016; AS96VP-20005 — AS96VP-20017
LKG-MS96VP ふそうエアロエース MS96VP-20012 — MS96VP-20571; MS96VP-20001 — MS96VP-20556
QRG-MS96VP ふそうエアロエース MS96VP-20002 — MS96VP-23553; MS96VP-20586 — MS96VP-23536

Original Japanese (MLIT source text)

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状況

大型バスにおいて、アイドラプーリー組立(ベアリングの圧入等)が不適切なため、当該プーリーの起動力(抵抗力)が過大なものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ベアリングに異音や焼付きが発生し、最悪の場合、ファンベルトが切れてオーバーヒートに至るおそれがある。

改善措置

全車両、アイドラプーリーのガタと起動力を点検し、規定値を超えているものはベアリングを新品に交換する。なお、ベアリングを新品に交換してもプーリーの起動力が規定値を超えるものは、プーリーブラケット一式を新品に交換する。

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=3003190

Check your own vehicle: to see whether this filing affects a specific chassis number — and find every other recall for it — use the chassis lookup on the home page.

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