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Wheel / axle Published 29 Nov 2016 Ref JP-1139100

Mitsubishi: Other (Suspension)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — wheel / axle. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
29 Nov 2016
Units affected
1516
Reference
JP-1139100

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso Super Great 2015–2016 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 2015–2016

Hazard

On large trucks equipped with rear tandem-axle leaf suspension, the radius rod bracket mounted on the trunnion cross member has an improper shape. During operation, input from the radius rod causes cross member deformation, which can loosen the bolts securing the cross member and reinforcement plate. If operation continues in this condition, the bolts may fracture and cracks may develop in the cross member and reinforcement plate. In the worst case, the radius rod fastening component may separate from the cross member, compromising driving stability.
Show original (日本語)
後2軸式リーフサスペンション仕様の大型トラックにおいて、トラニオンクロスメンバに装着されているラジアスロッドブラケットの形状が不適切なため、走行時のラジアスロッド入力によりクロスメンバが変形し、クロスメンバと補強板をとめているボルトが緩むものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、ボルトが折損するとともに、クロスメンバと補強板に亀裂が生じて、最悪の場合、ラジアスロッド締結部品がクロスメンバから外れ、走行安定性が損なわれるおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the radius rod bracket and mounting nut with corrective parts, and retighten the bolts to the new specified torque. Additionally, inspect the cross member and reinforcement plate for cracks. If cracks are found, repair the cross member and replace the reinforcement plate with a new part.
Show original (日本語)
ラジアスロッドブラケットと取付ナットを対策品に交換し、ボルトを新規のトルクで締め直す。また、クロスメンバと補強板を点検し、亀裂が生じていた場合、クロスメンバは補修し、補強板は良品に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice