Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1211700 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | October 28, 2004 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Turn Signal |
| Production period | September 12, 1997 — July 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,395 units |
Defect
The turn signal bulbs use an incorrect orange coating material with insufficient service life. Continued use causes the orange coating to detach, and the emitted light color may change from amber to white.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the bulb with the corrected part.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| E-F36W | Diamante Wgn | F36W-W000009 — F36W-W006505 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
方向指示器において、バルブの橙色コーティング塗装材料が不適切なため、コーティン グ塗装寿命が不足している。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、橙色コーティ ング塗装が剥離し、灯光色が白色となるおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、バルブ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=3006103
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