Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1138050 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | April 19, 2016 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuel Filter |
| Production period | November 19, 2015 — March 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 90 units |
Defect
On four-wheel-drive minibuses, the fuel filter case is positioned such that road debris and stones thrown up during driving can strike it, causing cracks in the case. Continued use allows the cracks to propagate and fuel to leak, which in the worst case can result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective action
Install a steel protective plate in front of the fuel filter case on all vehicles. Additionally, inspect the fuel filter case and replace it with a new one if damage from road debris is found.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TPG-BG640G | ふそうローザ | BG640G-210001 — BG640G-210092 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
四輪駆動の小型バスにおいて、燃料フィルターケースの配置が不適切なため、走行中の飛び石等が燃料フィルターケースに当たり、ケースに亀裂が生じることがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、亀裂が進行し燃料が漏れ、最悪の場合、火災に至るおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、燃料フィルターケースの前側に鉄製の保護板を追加する。また、燃料フィルターケースを点検し、飛び石等による損傷が認められたものは、燃料フィルターケースを新品に交換する。
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=3003772
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