recall information
Recall number
REC-002773
PRA number
2005/7948
Campaign number
010025
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
MK Triton
Affected units
18,231
Identifying features
Petrol: MMBCNK760TA999104 - MMBYNK76ATD008832
Diesel: MMBCNK770TA999107-MMBYNK77FTD008855
Diesel: MMBCNK770TA999107-MMBYNK77FTD008855
What are the defects?
Poor sealing of the steering pitman arm dust boot may allow water ingress that can result in corrosion on the ball stud at the seal contact area. If this occurs, the strength of the component can be reduced and in the worst case the pitman arm ball stud may fall when subjected to severe stress resulting in a loss of directional stability.
What are the hazards?
Mechanical malfunction.
What should consumers do?
Consumers will be contacted by mail.
Supplier details
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
