RJ-1955-0

For the fuel systems of the LPG vehicles, (1) The pipe structure inside the gas container is not appropriate, and therefore, when the temperature rises after the engine is stopped and the fuel pressure in front of the excess flow shut-off valve rises, restarting engine may cause the fuel to flow rapidly. If this occurs, the excess flow shut-off valve may be activated, in which case the engine might not start. (2) If unsuitable fuel is used, the pressure reducing valve inside the vaporizer may be exposed to high pressure and the vaporizer may lose air tightness. If this occurs, the fuel may flow too rapidly, so the excess flow shut-off valve may be activated, in which case the engine might not start.

Case Number: 
RJ-1955-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Thu, 2007-10-18
Component: 
fuel system (gas container, vaporizer)
Affected: 
1 414
Correction: 
The gas container should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit. Also, the vaporizer should be checked, and if it is not the improved unit, it should be replaced with the improved one. In addition, the caution plate, which explains the need to use the specified gas and what to do when the excess flow shut-off valve is activated, should be placed on the gas container cover.
Identification: 
white/yellow sticker (marked 'LT-59') near the striker on the rear door pillar on the passenger's side
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KK-FE53CB(modified)
Period: 
24/01/2002..02/09/2002
Frame / Chassis No: 
FE53CB-560764..FE53CB-561429
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KK-FE53CEV(modified)
Period: 
28/01/2002..30/07/2002
Frame / Chassis No: 
FE53CEV-560716..FE53CEV-560977
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KK-FE73CB(modified)
Period: 
18/11/2002..30/03/2007
Frame / Chassis No: 
FE73CB-500130..FE73CB-520290
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KK-FE73CEV(modified)
Period: 
18/11/2002..17/11/2006
Frame / Chassis No: 
FE73CEV-500145..FE73CEV-520062
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KK-FE82CEV(modified)
Period: 
28/11/2002..19/09/2006
Frame / Chassis No: 
FE82CEV-500003..FE82CEV-520004
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
KK-FE83CEV(modified)
Period: 
26/11/2002..28/09/2006
Frame / Chassis No: 
FE83CEV-500109..FE83CEV-520068
unique_id_feeds: 
136222