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2010–2012 Mitsubishi 11my~12my Asx Vehicles
- Affected
- 1,588
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 10071
- Supplier
- Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
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The defect
The piston rings may become stuck due to soot deposits accumulated in the piston ring grooves.
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The hazard
As a result, the pistons may overheat and melt due to excessive blow-by gasses. This may cause the engine to stall or become impossible to restart, posing a potential traffic hazard to road users.
The remedy
Owners are requested to contact the nearest Mitsubishi dealer at their earliest convenience to make an appointment to have the vehicle rectified.As a precaution prior to rectification, drivers are advised to use low engine power.
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What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 1,588 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited 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.