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Published 4 Feb 2005 Ref JP-2102710

Mitsubishi: Other (Vehicle Frame and Body)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
4 Feb 2005
Units affected
418
Reference
JP-2102710

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1993–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1993–2004

Hazard

The attachment structure of the upper hinged door mounted on the vehicle rear is inadequate. The plastic hinges on the door's upper edge degrade and fracture due to atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet radiation, and other environmental factors. If the door detaches and falls during opening, it may cause injury to workers.
Show original (日本語)
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. Inspect the hinges and replace any hinges showing visible cracks with new ones.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、はね上げドアに安全ベルトを左右に取付ける。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に交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice