In January 2025, Mitsubishi filed a statutory recall with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) concerning the Propeller shaft, covering the Super Great. The filing affects 192 vehicles manufactured between May 31, 2023 and July 26, 2023.
Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1156040 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | January 30, 2025 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Propeller shaft |
| Production period | May 31, 2023 — July 26, 2023 |
| Vehicles affected | 192 units |
Filing in context
The Propeller shaft is the most frequently cited component category in this archive, appearing in 17 of its 4,890 filings. This filing is one of 27 Mitsubishi notifications from 2025 in this archive. For scale, 3,592 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 month.
Defect
On large trucks, the propeller shaft balance weights were welded using an improper welding method, resulting in defective welds on some units. The balance weights may detach and fall from the vehicle while driving, creating a hazard to other traffic.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, inspect the weld condition of the propeller shaft balance weights. If defective welds are found, replace the complete propeller shaft assembly with a non-defective unit.
Affected models & chassis ranges
This filing lists 16 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2KG-FS70HZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FS70HZ-545153 — FS70HZ-545249 |
| 2KG-FU74HZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FU74HZ-545317 — FU74HZ-545382 |
| 2KG-FV70GX | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV70GX-545050 — FV70GX-545062 |
| 2KG-FV70HX | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV70HX-545388 — FV70HX-545517 |
| 2KG-FV70HY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV70HY-545137 |
| 2PG-FS70HZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FS70HZ-545154 — FS70HZ-545203 |
| 2PG-FS74GZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FS74GZ-545031 — FS74GZ-545042 |
| 2PG-FS74HY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FS74HY-545009 — FS74HY-545013 |
| 2PG-FS74HZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FS74HZ-545954 — FS74HZ-546444 |
| 2PG-FS75HZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FS75HZ-545096 — FS75HZ-545220 |
| 2PG-FU74GY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FU74GY-545022 |
| 2PG-FV70HX | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV70HX-545391 — FV70HX-545574 |
| 2PG-FV70HY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV70HY-545157 — FV70HY-545163 |
| 2PG-FV70HZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV70HZ-545143 |
| 2PG-FV74HZ | ふそうスーパーグレート | FV74HZ-545046 — FV74HZ-545059 |
| 2PG-FY74HY | ふそうスーパーグレート | FY74HY-545017 — FY74HY-545026 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
Show the original Japanese filing text
状況
大型トラックのプロペラシャフトにおいて、バランスウェイトの溶接方法が不適切なため、溶接不良が生じているものがある。そのため、走行中にバランスウェイトが剥がれて脱落し、他の交通の妨げになるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、プロペラシャフトのバランスウェイトの溶接状況を点検し、溶接不良が認められた場合は、良品のプロペラシャフト一式に交換する。
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=3009979
Related recalls
Same manufacturer, same component
Other Mitsubishi filings involving the Propeller shaft, closest to this one by filing date.
Propeller shaft — affects 288 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller shaft — affects 412 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller shaft — affects 32,156 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller shaft — affects 266 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Propeller shaft — affects 7,837 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other recalls affecting the same models
Filings whose affected type codes overlap with this one, newest first.
Other (Emissions/Noise) — affects 34,092 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (frame/body) — affects 311 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Turn Signal Lamps — affects 1,607 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Other (Occupant Protection Equipment) — affects 558 vehicles.
Open recall detail →Computer (Emissions/Noise) — affects 31,122 vehicles.
Open recall detail →All Mitsubishi recalls · All 2025 recalls · Recall Archive home