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Published 20 Jul 2006 Ref JP-1117020

Mitsubishi: Fuel Tank

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
20 Jul 2006
Units affected
1263
Reference
JP-1117020

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Dignity 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Proudia 1999–2001

Hazard

Fuel tanks manufactured beyond design specifications were installed, resulting in excessive clearance between the fuel tank upper surface and vehicle body in some cases. Abnormal deformation may occur due to pressure fluctuations inside the fuel tank. Continued use in this condition may cause cracks to develop on the upper portion of the fuel tank, potentially resulting in fuel leakage when the tank is filled to capacity.
Show original (日本語)
設計指示値を超えて製造された燃料タンクを組み付けたため、燃料タンク上面と車体との隙間が規定値より大きくなるものがあり、燃料タンク内の圧力の変化により異常に変形するものがある。そのため、そのままの状態で使用を続けると、燃料タンク上部に亀裂が発生し、最悪の場合、燃料を満タンにすると燃料が漏れるおそれがある。

Remedy

Replace the fuel tank with a corrective part on all vehicles and adjust the clearance between the vehicle body floor to within specification.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、燃料タンクを対策品と交換の上、車体フロアとの隙間を規定値以内に調整する。

Official source

View the official recall notice