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Published 4 Feb 2005 Ref JP-2102720

Mitsubishi: Other (Frame/Body)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
4 Feb 2005
Units affected
123
Reference
JP-2102720

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1994–2004 Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter 1994–2004

Hazard

The upper hinged door mounted on the vehicle's rear has an improper attachment structure. The plastic hinge at the door's upper edge degrades and fractures due to atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet rays, and other environmental factors. When the door opens, it may detach and fall, potentially injuring 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 on all vehicles. Inspect the hinge and replace any hinges showing obvious cracks with new parts.
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