Overview
| MLIT filing number | 1215160 |
|---|---|
| Type | Statutory Recall (government-mandated recall) |
| Date filed | September 25, 2008 |
| Manufacturer(s) | Mitsubishi |
| Component | Other (suspension/damping) |
| Production period | August 22, 2006 — June 18, 2007 |
| Vehicles affected | 698 units |
Defect
An improper manufacturing process used for the U-bolts that secure the rear axle to the leaf springs may cause cracks to develop in the bolts. Exposure to road de-icing agents and similar substances causes the cracked bolts to corrode. Continued use may cause the bolts to fracture, producing abnormal noise, and the bolts and bump stoppers may detach. Additionally, the rear axle may shift out of position, reducing vehicle stability.
Corrective action
On all vehicles, replace the complete set of fastening bolts with corrected parts.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABF-KB9T | TRITON | KB9T-0000101 — KB9T-0000800 |
Original Japanese (MLIT source text)
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状況
リヤアクスルをリーフスプリングに締結するＵボルトの製造工程が不適切なため、当該ボルトに亀裂が発生するものがある。そのため、融雪剤などにより当該ボルトが腐食し、そのまま使用を続けると破損して異音が発生するとともに、ボルト、バンプストッパが脱落するおそれや、リヤアクスルの位置がずれ、走行安定性が低下するおそれがある。
改善措置
全車両、締結ボルト一式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=3006475
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