RJ-1636-0

There is a glitch in the computer program in the ECU, which controls the gear change of the mechanical type automatic transmission. When the driver stops the vehicle without pressing the clutch pedal after driving in the 'D' range, the clutch automatically becomes disengaged, so it may occur that the vehicle starts to creep if it is stopped on a down hill without the brake applied. The ECU could mistakenly recognise such a condition as a normal driving mode, in which case it will engage the clutch, allowing the vehicle to take off. Note: This problem was reported in RJ-1268-0, submitted on 13th October 2004, but the vehicles to be recalled were not correctly accounted for, so this recall is to add some vehicles to the recall list.

Case Number: 
RJ-1636-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Wed, 2006-03-15
Component: 
transmission
Affected: 
10
Correction: 
The ECU should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit.
Identification: 
white/yellow sticker (marked 'HD-15') near the striker on the rear door pillar on the passenger's side
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KL-FP50JDR
Period: 
17/10/2002..19/12/2002
Frame / Chassis No: 
FP50JD-520045..FP50JD-520065
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KL-FP50LDR
Period: 
16/07/2001
Frame / Chassis No: 
FP50LD-520004
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KL-FP50MDR
Period: 
10/07/2001
Frame / Chassis No: 
FP50MD-520004
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KL-FT50JWZ
Period: 
12/07/2001..23/07/2001
Frame / Chassis No: 
FT50JWZ-520001..FT50JWZ-520002
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KL-FU50JUZ
Period: 
26/06/2001
Frame / Chassis No: 
FU50JUZ-520002
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KL-FU50MUZ
Period: 
23/04/2001..14/06/2001
Frame / Chassis No: 
FU50MUZ-520001..FU50MUZ-520002
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KL-FV50LHR
Period: 
9/03/2000
Frame / Chassis No: 
FV50LH-520001
unique_id_feeds: 
135998