REC-001014

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2010–2012 MITSUBISHI 11MY~12MY ASX vehicles

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited

Recall date: 16 December 2013

Defect

The piston rings may become stuck due to soot deposits accumulated in the piston ring grooves.

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001014