MITSUBISHI Triton (ML) – recall
REC-003180 · campaign 010044 · published 2009-03-04 · 14923 units · more MITSUBISHI
The defect
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.
The hazard
Malfunction.
What owners should do
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd will write to owners of all affected vehicles.