KJ-0256-0

On vehicles with automatic transmission, the shape of the pulley on the alternator with built-in vacuum pump is improper. Because of this, when the alternator drive belt is too tight after vehicle maintenance, the belt may prematurely wear. If left unfixed, in the worst case, the belt gets damaged stopping the vacuum pump, and this causes impaired function of the vacuum brake booster resulting in reduced brake efficiency. Incidentally, the belt has sufficient durability as long as it is adjusted within the specified range.

Case Number: 
KJ-0256-0

Make/model:

Issued: 
Wed, 2004-07-07
Component: 
alternator
Affected: 
43 504
Correction: 
The alternator should be checked, and if it does not have the factory approved replacement pulley on it, the alternator should be replaced with the factory approved replacement unit, and the alternator drive belt should be replaced with a new one.
Identification: 
white or yellow paint on the head of the upper bolt on the right hood hinge
Vehicle: 
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
X-CB8A
Period: 
26/09/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
CB8A-0000201..CB8A-0200291
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
X-CB8AR
Period: 
25/11/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
CB8A-0000336..CB8A-0200283
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
X-CD8A
Period: 
29/09/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
CD8A-0000201..CD8A-0200206
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
S-CB8V
Period: 
08/06/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
CB8V-0000008..CB8V-0200697
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
S-CD8V
Period: 
10/12/1993..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
CD8V-0100005..CD8V-0200541
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
X-CB8W
Period: 
08/06/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
CB8W-0000201..CB8W-0200497
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
X-CD8W
Period: 
09/06/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
CD8W-0000009..CD8W-5100258
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
X-E57A
Period: 
15/06/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
E57A-0000004..E57A-0300120
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
Y-E77A
Period: 
15/06/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
E77A-0000009..E77A-0300105
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
Y-N28W
Period: 
22/09/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
N28W-5000008..N28W-5201415
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
Y-N28WG
Period: 
19/09/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
N28W-5000009..N28W-5201424
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
Y-N38W
Period: 
02/07/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
N38W-0000005..N38W-0100556
Make: 
Mitsubishi
Type: 
Y-N48W
Period: 
02/07/1992..07/10/1994
Frame / Chassis No: 
N48W-0000004..N48W-0100596
unique_id_feeds: 
135203