recall information
Recall number
REC-001014
PRA number
2013/13910
Campaign number
10071
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
11MY~12MY ASX vehicles
Year range
2010 - 2012
Affected units
1,588
What are the defects?
The piston rings may become stuck due to soot deposits accumulated in the piston ring grooves.
What are the hazards?
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.
What should consumers do?
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.
As a precaution prior to rectification, drivers are advised to use low engine power.
Supplier details
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
