2016 Mitsubishi Asx
- Affected
- 8,847
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 10167
- Supplier
- Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd
The defect
Failure of the anti-rust coating (Fluorine) may allow rust to form on the parking brake shaft. As a result, the parking brake shaft may become stuck and may not engage.
The hazard
If the parking brake shaft does not engage when the user shifts into a Park position, this could result in unintended vehicle movement. This may increase the risk of an accident, which may result in an injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders.
The remedy
Mitsubishi Motors Australia will contact all known owners by mail, advising them to present their vehicle to their preferred Mitsubishi dealer for inspection and repair, free of charge.For further information, contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia on 1800 931 811 or your preferred Mitsubishi Motors Australia dealer on 1300 131 211, Option 2 or go to https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/buying-tools/locate-a-dealer.html
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 8,847 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.