Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1140880 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | August 1, 2017 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Fuel System — Other |
| Production period | May 12, 2017 — May 12, 2017 |
| Vehicles affected | 1 units |
Defect
On large dump trucks, the fuel tank mounting bracket at the rear of the vehicle may have been assembled in contact with rivets on the side of the frame. Continued operation can cause the bracket's fastening bolts to loosen and the bracket to crack. In the worst case, the fuel tank or fuel lines may be damaged, resulting in a fuel leak.
Corrective action
Replace the rear fuel tank mounting bracket with a new part and remove the frame side rivets that cause the interference.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2PG-FV70GX | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV70GX-500002 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
大型ダンプトラックにおいて、車両後方の燃料タンク取付金具が、車枠側面のリベットに干渉した状態で組み付けられたものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、当該金具の締結ボルトが緩んで当該金具に亀裂が生じ、最悪の場合、燃料タンクや燃料配管が損傷して燃料が漏れるおそれがある。
改善措置
車両後方の燃料タンク取付金具を新品に交換するとともに、干渉する車枠側面のリベットを取り除く。
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=3004075
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