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Fire risk Published 26 Mar 2002 Ref JP-1108200

Mitsubishi: Starting System

Translated from Japanese · machine translation

Safety-critical recall — fire risk. If your vehicle is affected, contact your dealer before driving.
Country
Japan
Published
26 Mar 2002
Units affected
344806
Reference
JP-1108200

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Fuso Canter 1994–2001

Hazard

The starter switch in the starting device contains improperly machined components. Repeated starting operations may cause the starter key to return slowly. Continued use in this condition can cause the starter key to remain in the start position, allowing continuous current flow to the starter motor, causing it to run continuously. In the worst case, the motor may overheat and burn, potentially leading to fire.
Show original (日本語)
始動装置において、原動機の始動(スタータ)スイッチに加工の不適切なものがあるため 、始動操作を繰り返すとスタータキーが戻りにくくなる場合があり、そのままの状態で使 用を続けるとスタータキーが始動位置から戻らず、スタータモータに電気が流れたままと なり、当該モータが回転し続け、最悪の場合、当該モータが過熱、焼損し、火災に至る恐 れがある。

Remedy

For all vehicles, measure the key return operation torque. Replace the switch with a new one for units with torque below the specified value or those exhibiting poor return or stiffness.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、キーの戻り操作トルクを計測し、規定トルク以下のもの及び、戻り不良・渋りの あるものについてはスイッチを良品と交換する。

Official source

View the official recall notice