In November 2016, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Other (suspension), covering the Super Great, Fighter. The filing affects 1,516 vehicles manufactured between December 18, 2015 and August 2016.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1139100 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | November 29, 2016 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Other (suspension) |
| Production period | December 18, 2015 — August 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 1,516 units |
Filing in context
The Other (suspension) is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 7 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 47 Mitsubishi notifications from 2016 in this archive. For scale, 2,567 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 8 months.
Defect
On rear dual-axle heavy-duty trucks with leaf suspensions, the radius rod bracket mounted on the trunnion cross member is improperly shaped. Radius rod loads during driving deform the cross member, causing the bolts securing the cross member and reinforcement plate to loosen. Continued use causes the bolts to fracture and cracks to develop in the cross member and reinforcement plate. In the worst case, the radius rod fastening components may separate from the cross member, impairing driving stability.
Corrective action
Replace the radius rod bracket and mounting nuts with corrected parts and retighten the bolts to the newly specified torque. Inspect the cross member and reinforcement plate; if cracks are found, repair the cross member and replace the reinforcement plate with a good part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| QDG-FQ62F | ふそうファイター | FQ62F-586272 — FQ62F-590160 |
| QKG-FV60VJR | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV60VJ-510414 — FV60VJ-520236 |
| QKG-FV60VX | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV60VX-512272 — FV60VX-520565 |
| QKG-FV60VY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV60VY-510467 — FV60VY-520198 |
| QKG-FV60VZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV60VZ-520014 — FV60VZ-520145 |
| QPG-FS60VZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FS60VZ-510269 — FS60VZ-520138 |
| QPG-FV60VX | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV60VX-520012 — FV60VX-520564 |
| QPG-FV60VY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV60VY-520005 — FV60VY-520197 |
| QPG-FV60VZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV60VZ-510348 — FV60VZ-520151 |
| QPG-FY60VY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FY60VY-510070 — FY60VY-520026 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
後２軸式リーフサスペンション仕様の大型トラックにおいて、トラニオンクロスメンバに装着されているラジアスロッドブラケットの形状が不適切なため、走行時のラジアスロッド入力によりクロスメンバが変形し、クロスメンバと補強板をとめているボルトが緩むものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ボルトが折損するとともに、クロスメンバと補強板に亀裂が生じて、最悪の場合、ラジアスロッド締結部品がクロスメンバから外れ、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。
改善措置
ラジアスロッドブラケットと取付ナットを対策品に交換し、ボルトを新規のトルクで締め直す。また、クロスメンバと補強板を点検し、亀裂が生じていた場合、クロスメンバは補修し、補強板は良品に交換する。
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=3003878
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