In January 2015, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Fuel Hose / Pipe, covering the V211, V214 and 2 more models. The filing affects 309 vehicles manufactured between September 25, 2013 and October 2014.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1134996 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 9, 2015 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuel Hose / Pipe |
| Production period | September 25, 2013 — October 2014 |
| Vehicles affected | 309 units |
Filing in context
The Fuel Hose / Pipe is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 62 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 56 Mitsubishi notifications from 2015 in this archive. For scale, 3,378 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 1 year and 1 month.
Defect
In the fuel system, improper fuel hose routing instructions allow the fuel hose to contact engine components on some units. Continued operation allows engine vibration to damage the fuel hose. In the worst case, fuel may leak.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, add clamps to secure the fuel hose away from contact points. Inspect the fuel hose for damage and replace with a new part if damage is found.
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
６．燃料装置において、燃料ホースの固定指示が不適切なため、燃料ホースがエンジン部品等に接触するものがある。そのため、そのまま使用を続けると、エンジン振動により燃料ホースが損傷し、最悪の場合、燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
６．全車両、クランプを追加して燃料ホースが接触しないように固定する。また、燃料ホースの損傷を点検し、損傷がある場合は新品と交換する。
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=3003449
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