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Published 8 Nov 2005 Ref JP-2103060

Mitsubishi: Other (Frame and Body)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
8 Nov 2005
Units affected
47
Reference
JP-2103060

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Elf 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Condor 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Forward 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Hino Dutro 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Hino Ranger 1994–2004

Hazard

In van-type vehicles, the mounting structure of the upper hinged door attached to the rear of the vehicle is inadequate. The plastic hinges at the door's upper edge degrade and fracture due to atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet exposure, and similar factors. When the door opens, it may detach and fall, potentially injuring workers.
Show original (日本語)
バン型車両において、車両後部に取付けられた上部はね上げドアの取付部構造が不適切なため、ドア上縁の樹脂製ヒンジが大気のオゾン、紫外線等により劣化し破断すると、ドア開放時にドアが外れ落下して、作業者に危害を加えるおそれがある。

Remedy

Install safety belts on both sides of the hinged door for all vehicles. Additionally, inspect the hinges and replace any hinges with visible cracks with new ones.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、はね上げドアの左右に安全ベルトを取り付ける。又、当該ヒンジを点検し、明らかに亀裂が生じているヒンジは新品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice