Japan
Published 26 Sep 2005
Ref JP-1115330
Mitsubishi: Other (Fuel System)
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 26 Sep 2005
- Units affected
- 3480
- Reference
- JP-1115330
Affected vehicles
Mitsubishi GB-FA523B 1996–2005
Mitsubishi GB-FC563B 1996–2005
Mitsubishi GE-FB523BA 1996–2005
Mitsubishi GE-FE533BA 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KC-FB501B 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KC-FE537B 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KK-FE53CB 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KK-FE53CEV 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KK-FE73CB 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KK-FE73CEV 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KK-FE82CEV 1996–2005
Mitsubishi KK-FE83CEV 1996–2005
Hazard
The fuel shutoff valve on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles has inadequate waterproof construction. When the shutoff valve is directly exposed to water during car washing or similar operations, water can infiltrate the interior. This can cause corrosion or short-circuit failure of the internal coil, potentially melting it. In the worst case, fuel supply to the engine is cut off, causing the engine to stall and preventing restart.
Show original (日本語)
液化石油ガス（ＬＰＧ）車の燃料遮断弁の防水構造が不適切なため、洗車時等に当該遮断弁が直接被水した場合、内部に水が浸入することがある。そのため、当該遮断弁の内部コイルが腐食し、又は短絡して溶損し、最悪の場合、原動機への燃料供給を遮断するため、原動機が停止し、再始動できなくなるおそれがある。
Remedy
Replace the shutoff valve on all vehicles with a new unit and install a waterproof cover. Additionally, attach a caution plate instructing against water spray during car washing. Due to the time required for full supply of waterproof covers, a temporary measure involves inspecting the component and replacing any units that fall outside specification limits with new ones.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該遮断弁を現行新品と交換し、防水カバーを取付ける。また、洗車時の水掛けを禁止する旨を記したコーションプレートを貼り付ける。 なお、防水カバーの全数供給に時間を要するため、暫定措置として当該部品を点検のうえ、規定値を外れるのものは現行新品と交換する。