MITSUBISHI TRITON & CHALLENGER 2010–2012 recall
REC-001011 · campaign 10067 · published 2013-11-17 · 20405 units · more MITSUBISHI
The defect
There is a possibility of improper welding on Front Suspension Lower Control Arms (LCA) produced prior to Friday, 11 May 2012 which may result in the weld failing.
The hazard
If the weld fails, it will be readily detected by the driver as the vehicle will become unstable, pulling to either left or right side of the road. The defect potentially poses a hazard to the driver and other road users.
What owners should do
As a precaution prior to inspection, customers should operate the vehicle in a conservative manner to avoid excessive shock load on the parts that may be affected. All owners of affected vehicles have been contacted by mail sent to their last known address. Owners are requested to contact the nearest Mitsubishi authorised service Dealer at their earliest convenience to make an appointment to have your vehicle rectified. Owners who wish to speak directly with Mitsubishi Motors regarding this recall can call the Mitsubishi Customer Assistance Centre on 1300 13 12 11 and select option 4.