Mitsubishi Canter (FE, FG). Manual - part 5

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2 General 

2.6 Recycling of components

MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE, FG  Issue date: 06. 07. 2012

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2.6 Recycling of components

Materials with risk potential, such as halogen addi-
tives, heavy metals, asbestos, CFCs and CHCs, are to 
be avoided.

• It is preferable to use materials which permit 

recycling and closed material cycles.

• Materials and production processes are to be 

selected such that only low quantities of waste are 
generated during production and that this waste 
can be easily recycled.

• Plastics are to be used only where they provide 

advantages in terms of cost, function or weight.

• In the case of plastics, and composite materials in 

particular, only compatible substances within one 
material family are to be used.

• For components which are relevant to recycling, 

the number of different types of plastics used must 
be kept to a minimum.

• It must be assessed whether a component can be 

made from recycled material or with recycled 
elements.

• It must be ensured that components can be 

dismantled easily for recycling, e.g. by snap 
connections or predetermined breaking points. 
These components should generally be easily 
accessible and should permit the use of standard 
tools.

• Service products must be capable of being 

removed simply and in an environmentally 
responsible manner by means of drain plugs, etc.

• Wherever possible, components should not be 

painted or coated; colored plastic parts are to be 
used instead.

• Components in areas at risk from accidents must 

be designed in such a way that they are damage-
tolerant, repairable and easy to replace.

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Environmental note

When planning attachments, bodies, equipment 
and modifications, the following principles for 
environ-mentally-compatible design and material 
selection shall be taken into account.

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2 General 

2.7 Quality system

MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE, FG  Issue date: 06. 07. 2012

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2.7 Quality system

World-wide competition, increased quality standards 
demanded by the customer from the product as a 
whole, national and international product liability laws, 
new organizational forms and rising cost pressures 
make efficient quality assurance systems a necessity 
in all sectors of the automotive industry.

For the reasons described above, MITSUBISHI FUSO 
TRUCK & BUS CORPORATION urgently advises body 
and equipment manufacturers to set up a quality 
management system with the following minimum 
requirements:

• Does the quality management system clearly 

define responsibility and authority?

• Is there a description of processes/workflows?
• Are the contracts checked/is the feasibility of 

construction checked?

• Are product checks on the basis of specified 

instructions carried out?

• What provisions are made for the handling of faulty 

products?

• Are the inspection results documented and 

archived?

• Do all employees concerned have currently valid 

proof of the qualification required?

• Is the test equipment systematically monitored?
• Is there a system for labeling materials/parts?
• Are quality assurance measures carried out at 

suppliers?

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3.1 Selecting the chassis

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MITSUBISHI FUSO body/equipment mounting directives for FE, FG  Issue date: 06. 07. 2012

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3.1 Selecting the chassis

In order to ensure safe operation of the vehicle, it is 
essential to choose the chassis and equipment 
carefully in accordance with the intended use.

Along with the selection of the correct vehicle version, 
the required series and special equipment such as

• Wheelbase
• Engine/gearbox
• Power take-offs
• Axle  ratio
• Position of the center of gravity
• Legal registration requirements

(e.g. underride guard)

• Permissible and technical gross vehicle and axle 

weights 

should be taken into consideration and be appropriate 
for the intended use.

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When planning attachments, bodies, equipment or 
modification work, the selected vehicle must be 
checked to verify whether it fulfills the necessary 
requirements.

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Observe the Model. The axle weight designation or 
the load capacity of the tires has only limited 
relevance to the gross weight of the vehicle.

3 Planning of bodies

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The non-availability of a vehicle version may be an 
indication that the vehicle is not suitable for the 
intended application.

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3 Planning of bodies 

3.2 Vehicle modifications

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3.2 Vehicle modifications

The vehicles must still comply with federal, state, and 
local regulations and codes after modifications have 
been carried out.

The body or equipment manufacturer must apply an 
Intermediate or Final Stage Manufacturer's Label and 
inform the officially recognized approval authority or 
inspector of any modifications to the chassis when the 
vehicle is inspected.

Following all work on the brake system, i.e. even if 
merely disassembling parts, a complete check 
(operation, effectiveness and visibility) of the entire 
brake system must be performed.

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Risk of accident

Do not carry out any modifications to major 
assemblies (steering, brake system etc.). Any 
modifications to the steering and the brake system 
may result in these systems malfunctioning and 
ultimately failing. The driver could lose control of 
the vehicle and cause an accident.

Alterations to the basic vehicle are permitted only 
within the framework of the procedures described 
in this body/equipment mounting directive.