recall information
Recall number
REC-001015
PRA number
2014/14072
Campaign number
10072
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
MIRAGE
Year range
2013
Affected units
752
What are the defects?
Failure during the welding process has potentially reduced the welding strength of the filler pipe. With continued use the subject welding portion could detach.
What are the hazards?
If the defect occurs, this may result in fuel leakage and poses a potential fire hazard.
What should consumers do?
As a precaution prior to rectification, avoid filling the tank to the limit where possible. Rectification procedure will include an inspection of the fuel tank barcode, and if it’s one of the 21 nominated codes listed the fuel tank will be replaced with a new one.
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.
