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Wheel / axle Published 25 Sep 2008 Ref JP-1215160

Mitsubishi: Other (Suspension Components)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — wheel / axle. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
25 Sep 2008
Units affected
698
Reference
JP-1215160

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Triton 2006–2007

Hazard

The manufacturing process for U-bolts securing the rear axle to the leaf spring was improper, causing cracks to develop in the bolts. These bolts are subject to corrosion from de-icing agents and similar substances. Continued use may result in bolt failure, accompanied by abnormal noise, potential detachment of the bolt and bump stopper, misalignment of the rear axle, and reduced driving stability.
Show original (日本語)
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。

Remedy

Replace the fastening bolt assembly with a corrective component on all vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、締結ボルト一式を対策品に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice