Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:53
The measurement of the brackets securing the fuel tank is incorrect. Also, the structure of the bracket's section where the tank is secured with bolts is improper, and the torque of the bolt is inadequate. For these reasons, the tank securing bolt or the bracket securing bolt may become loose due to vibration during traveling etc. If left unfixed, a crack may occur on the fuel tank, causing fuel leakage, or a crack may occur on the bracket and in the worst case it may get damaged, causing the fuel tank to fall off.
Case Number:
RJ-1083-0
Make/model:
Issued:
Tue, 2004-06-15
Component:
fuel tank
Affected:
418
Correction:
The brackets and their bolts should be replaced with the factory approved replacement units, and the torque of the bolts should be changed. In addition, the fuel tank should be replaced with a new one.
Identification:
the number of the bolts securing the fuel tank
Vehicle:
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
KC-FE516B
Period:
28/02/1997..22/12/1998
Frame / Chassis No:
FE516B-530359..FE516B-533135
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
KK-FE50CB
Period:
29/06/2001..31/05/2002
Frame / Chassis No:
FE50CB-560012..FE50CB-560057
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
KK-FE51CB
Period:
21/05/1999..31/05/2002
Frame / Chassis No:
FE51CB-550151..FE51CB-571056
unique_id_feeds:
135212