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Published 12 Jan 2005 Ref JP-2102680

Mitsubishi: Other (Frame and Body)

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Country
Japan
Published
12 Jan 2005
Units affected
5125
Reference
JP-2102680

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1993–2004

Hazard

The attachment structure of the upper hinged door mounted on the vehicle rear is inappropriate. The resin hinges at the door upper edge deteriorate and fracture due to atmospheric ozone, ultraviolet light, 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 left and right sides of the hinged door on all vehicles. Inspect the hinges in question and replace any hinges showing visible cracks with new units.
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