recall information
Recall number
REC-003119
PRA number
2008/10180
Campaign number
RC0408ROSADRLAT
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
Rosa
Affected units
772
What are the defects?
Buses operating in certain climatic conditions may experience dust entering the rear emergency door. Dust may accumulate around the emergency doors upper latch and lock mechanism. This could result in the emergency door of affected vehicles being difficult to open. To rectify this condition, the emergency door latch mechanism must be upgraded. Please note: ALL affected buses must be corrected, regardless of their operating conditions. Also, please be aware that Rosa buses manufactured from 16.12.05 onwards have already had their emergency door upper latches deleted during factory production.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction
What should consumers do?
Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will write to owners of all affected vehicles. If you have sold the vehicle, please contact Mitsubishi Fuso with the new owners details by fax: (03) 9566 6223 or e-mail: campaigns@daimler.com
Supplier details
Mitusbishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts is the responsible regulator for this recall.
