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Loss of control Published 9 Jan 2003 Ref JP-1109060

Mitsubishi: Electrical System

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — loss of control. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
9 Jan 2003
Units affected
441
Reference
JP-1109060

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Dignity 1999–2001 Mitsubishi Proudia 1999–2001

Hazard

In the electrical system, V8 engine equipped vehicles have relay terminals for the low-pressure fuel pump drive circuit in the relay box made of inappropriate material. Engine compartment temperature rise and heat generation during pump operation cause plastic deformation of the relay terminals, leading to poor electrical contact. In the worst case, the pump may fail to operate, causing engine stall and inability to restart.
Show original (日本語)
電気装置において、V型8気筒エンジン搭載車でリレーボックス内にある低圧燃料ポン プ駆動回路用リレー端子の材質が不適切なため、エンジンルーム内の温度上昇及び当該ポ ンプの駆動時の発熱により、当該リレー端子が塑性変形して導通不良に至り、最悪の場合 、当該ポンプが作動しなくなり、エンストし再始動ができなくなるおそれがある。

Remedy

All vehicles will have the relay box replaced with a kit incorporating improved heat-resistant material relay terminals.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、耐熱性向上材質に変更した対策品端子を組み込んだリレーボックスキットと交 換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice