Submitted by administrator on Wed, 03/04/2015 - 00:58
For the tie-rod end ball joints of small size buses with front axle suspensions, the sealing structure of the dust boots is not appropriate, and therefore, muddy water etc. can seep into the ball joints and cause the resin bearings to wear, in which case the bearings may start to rattle. If this problem is left unattended, the rattle may increase, and in the worst case, the ball joint could come off the tie-rod, which could cause the vehicle to stall. Note: This problem was submitted as RJ-1286-0 on the 27th October 2004, but it has been discovered that not all the subject vehicles were included in that recall, so this recall is submitted to include more vehicles.
Case Number:
RJ-2199-0
Make/model:
Issued:
Thu, 2008-10-16
Component:
steering unit (tie-rod end ball joints)
Affected:
2
Correction:
The tie-rod end assembly should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit. Also, the vehicle users should be reminded of the importance of regular maintenance by notifying them about expanded inspection and maintenance procedures on the subject section.
Identification:
white/yellow sticker (marked 'LT-03') on the right hand side of the driver's foot area
Vehicle:
Make:
Mitsubishi
Type:
KC-BE632E
Period:
21/01/1998..19/03/1998
Frame / Chassis No:
BE632E-00005..BE632E-00018
unique_id_feeds:
136263