In September 2014, Mitsubishi & Nissan filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Self-diagnostic function (engine), covering the Skyline, Cima and 2 more models. The filing affects 18,535 vehicles manufactured between September 30, 2010 and July 28, 2014.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1134351 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 18, 2014 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi, Nissan |
| Component | Self-diagnostic function (engine) |
| Production period | September 30, 2010 — July 28, 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 18,535 units |
Filing in context
This notification is a joint filing by 2 manufacturers: Mitsubishi & Nissan.
The Self-diagnostic function (engine) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 4 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 56 Mitsubishi notifications from 2014 in this archive. For scale, 1,279 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 3 years and 9 months.
Defect
The engine control computer software is incorrectly programmed. When the software detects an abnormal signal from the throttle position sensor, fail-safe control fixes the throttle opening. If the throttle position sensor signal returns to normal while that control is active, the throttle may gradually open. As a result, engine speed rises progressively and the vehicle may accelerate even though the accelerator pedal is not depressed.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, reprogram the engine control computer software.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DAA-BHGY51 | DIGNITY | HGY51-650002 — HGY51-650096 |
| DAA-HGY51 | CIMA | HGY51-600001 — HGY51-603116 |
| DAA-HNV37 | SKYLINE | HNV37-300001 — HNV37-301413 |
| DAA-HV37 | SKYLINE | HV37-200001 — HV37-205232 |
| DAA-HY51 | FUGA | HY51-400001 — HY51-800009 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
エンジン制御コンピュータのプログラムが不適切なため、スロットルポジションセンサからの信号が異常だと判断した場合、フェールセーフ制御によりスロットル開度を固定状態にするが、当該制御中にスロットルポジションセンサからの信号が正常に戻った場合、スロットルが徐々に開くことがある。そのため、エンジン回転が徐々に上昇し、アクセルペダルを踏んでいないにもかかわらず加速するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、当該エンジン制御コンピュータのプログラムを修正する。
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=3003363
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