Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1134994 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 9, 2015 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Cooling System |
| Production period | September 25, 2013 — October 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 498 units |
Defect
In the engine cooling system, the radiator hose routing is improper, causing the hose clamp to bite into the hose on some units. Continued operation allows machine vibration to propagate a crack in the hose. In the worst case, coolant may leak.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the hose clamp with a corrected part and revise the hose routing method.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VC14D | 「Ｖ２１１」 | C14D-10011 — C14D-10118; C14D-30011 — C14D-30103 |
| VC19A | 「Ｖ２１７」 | C19A-10011 — C19A-10204; C19A-30011 — C19A-30138 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
４．原動機冷却装置において、ラジエーターホースの取り回しが不適切なため、ホースをとめるクランプがホースに食い込んでいるものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、機体振動によりホースの亀裂が進行し、最悪の場合、冷却水が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
４．全車両、ホースクランプを対策品に交換し、更にホースの配策方法を変更する。
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=3003447
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