Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1139560 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | December 8, 2016 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Wiring |
| Production period | April 10, 2015 — September 29, 2016 |
| Vehicles affected | 206 units |
Defect
The cable routed between the battery and the starter is too short, causing engine vibration to apply excessive stress to the cable terminal at the starter end. Continued use may cause the cable to fracture near the terminal, after which the engine cannot be restarted.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the battery cable with the corrected part.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| YDM-F14F | Forklift | F14F-10023 — F14F-80167 |
| YDM-F18D | Forklift | F18D-70021 — F18D-70654 |
| YDM-KF18D | Forklift | KF18D-20001 — KF18D-70122 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
電気配線において，バッテリとスタータ間のケーブルの長さが短いため，エンジンの振動により，スタータ側のケーブル端子部に過大な負荷がかかっているものがある。そのため，そのままの状態で使用を続けると，当該ケーブルが端子部近傍で破断して再始動出来なくなるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両，バッテリケーブルを対策品に交換する。
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=3003926
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