recall information
Recall number
REC-003180
PRA number
2009/10643
Campaign number
010044
Original published date
make and model information
Make
MITSUBISHI
Model
Triton (ML)
Affected units
14,923
Identifying features
Between MMBENKA507D081309 and MMBENKB907D119331. Between MMBERKA907D055330 and MMBERKB808D000602. Between MMBJNKA507D081307 and MMBJNKB908D000594.
Between MMBJRKA907D041841 and MMBJRKB908D001633.
Between MMBJRKA907D041841 and MMBJRKB908D001633.
What are the defects?
It has been established that micro-cracks may have been introduced in the bent portion of the rear axle U-bolt during the manufacturing process. When vehicles fitted with the affected bolts are operated in a high corrosion environment the corrosion developed within these cracks may result in the failure of the u-bolt.
What are the hazards?
Malfunction.
What should consumers do?
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd will write to owners of all affected vehicles.
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.
