Magna Recalls
Problem: FRONT SEAT BELT STALK CRACKING
Problem: Ignition fuse blows due to fuel pump wiring damage
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna and Verada
Variant: Wagons TE, TF, TH, TJ, KE, KF, KH and KJ
Date Range:
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: Fuel pump and gauge wiring may be damaged due to insufficient clearance. This can cause the ignition switch fuse to blow.
Consequences: The engine will stop.
Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will fit a revised fuel tank wiring harness assembly MR 925611.
Notif. Date: 15/05/2001
DOTARS No.: R01/047
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 010006
Problem: Brake master cylinder defective
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna, Verada
Variant: TE/TF, KE/KF
Date Range: 1997
VIN Ranges:
Status: Closed
Defect: A defect in the brake master cylinder will increase intermittently the brake pedal travel. Affected brake master cylinders have date codes between 29E7 CV and 20F7 CV.
Consequences: Failure of service brakes.
Corrective action: Replace brake master cylinder.
Notif. Date: 2/07/1997
DOTARS No.: R97/028
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 9701
Problem: CRACK IN FRONT UPPER BRAKE HOSES
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna, Verada, Pajero, 3000G
Variant:
Date Range: 1991-1995
VIN Ranges: Multiple VIN ranges. See file
Status: Active
Defect: A small crack may develop in the upper front brake hoses leading to leakage of brake fluid.
Consequences: Brake pedal travel increases and effectiveness of the service brakes is reduced, resulting in increased stopping distance.
Corrective action: Replace both upper front brake hoses.
Notif. Date: 16/07/1996
DOTARS No.: R96/050
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 009602
Problem: DISLODGMENT OF FRONT BRAKE HOSES
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: TS (Non ABS)
Date Range: 1995-1996
VIN Ranges: 6MMTS**4*ST055395 - 6MMTS**4*TT069010
Status: Active
Defect: The front brake hoses may dislodge resulting in possible brake hose damage.
Consequences: The brake pedal travel and stopping distance may increase.
Corrective action: Inspect front brake hoses and fit two additional securing clips.
Notif. Date: 27/03/1996
DOTARS No.: R96/029
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 9601
Problem: FRONT SEAT BELT STALK CRACKING
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: TM, TN, TP
Date Range: 1989-1991
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: Possible fatigue cracking of both front seat belt stalks.
Consequences: Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in event of a crash.
Corrective action: Replace both front seat belt stalks with new, redesigned versions.
Notif. Date: 8/10/1991
DOTARS No.: R91/036
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 9101
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: Sedan, Wagon
Date Range: 1989-1991
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: Possible fatigue cracking of both seat belt stalks.
Consequences: Seat belt may not properly restrain occupant in event of a crash.
Corrective action: Replace both front seat belt stalks with new, redesigned versions.
Notif. Date: 8/10/1991
DOTARS No.: R91/032
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 9101
Problem: WINDSCREEN WIPER FAILURE
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: TM, TN
Date Range: 1985-1989
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: "Creep" of the zinc alloy die casting occurs at the end of the wiper arms, leading to fouling of the arms on the engine hood moulding.
Consequences: Wiper arm loosens on the pivot or, in extreme cases, fractures. Either condition causes the wiper to become inoperative.
Corrective action: Replace subject arms with die cast aluminium arms.
Notif. Date: 16/06/1989
DOTARS No.: R89/029
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8902
Problem: INADEQUATE RETENTION OF DRIVER'S SEAT
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna, Elante, Elite
Variant:
Date Range: 1988
VIN Ranges: (TNOP41) 52045, 56843 (TNOP45) 52064, 56850 (TNOS41) 51172, 56862 (TNOX41) 51180, 56869
Status: Inactive
Defect: Concerns TN Magna SE, Elante and Elite vehicles, VINs as shown plus (TNOX45) chassis 51366 to 56690. Not all vehicles within above ranges are being recalled. Vehicles may have been built with incomplete rivetting of the driver's seat height adjuster mechanism.
Consequences: Displacement of the rivets will result in inadequate retention of the seat.
Corrective action: Inspect seat for evidence of in-plant check. If not checked, determine if subject rivets are to design specification. Replace seat height adjuster assembly if required.
Notif. Date: 7/06/1989
DOTARS No.: R89/027
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8901
Problem: DEFECTIVE GEAR SELECTOR
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: TN Auto
Date Range: 1988
VIN Ranges: REFER FILE
Status: Inactive
Defect: Gear selector levers supplied by M T M Controls Aust P/L may be defective, allowing fore and aft movement of the lever without pressing the detent button.
Consequences: The lever can be inadvertantly shifted to drive or reverse.
Corrective action: Replace defective gear selector levers.
Notif. Date: 11/04/1988
DOTARS No.: R88/020
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8802
Problem: SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILURE
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: TN
Date Range: 1988
VIN Ranges: REFER FILE
Status: Inactive
Defect: Rear seat belt buckles supplied by Cooldrive Consolidated Industries have been built with un-heat treated components.
Consequences: Seat belt buckle can unlatch prematurely under load.
Corrective action: Replace subject buckles.
Notif. Date: 10/02/1988
DOTARS No.: R88/009
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8801
Problem: UNEXPECTED POWER LOSS
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: TM, TN
Date Range: 1986-1987
VIN Ranges: ENG NO V571U00001, V571V36939 ENG NO V572U00001, V572V15471
Status: Inactive
Defect: Carburettor equipped vehicles driven under certain conditions (hard acceleration in high ambient temperature conditions when using certain fuel blends) may suffer fuel vaporization.
Consequences: Unexpected loss of power.
Corrective action: Perform modification to fuel system.
Notif. Date: 4/12/1987
DOTARS No.: R87/039
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8706
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna TN, Colt RD
Variant:
Date Range: 16 September 1987 - 27 October 1987
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: Bridgestone tyres fitted as original equipment may have manufacturing defects leading to separation of tread base and bead when run at high speed in high temperatures.
Consequences: Possible tyre failure when vehicle is in motion.
Corrective action: Inspect and replace subject tyres.
Notif. Date: 19/11/1987
DOTARS No.: R87/034
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8705
Problem: BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILURE
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Sigma, Colt, Magna
Variant:
Date Range: 1987
VIN Ranges:
Status: Inactive
Defect: Incorrect crimping of the join between the front and back shells of the brake booster.
Consequences: The two shells may come apart. As the brake master cylinder is attached to and supported by the front shell, function of the master cylinder is lost.
Corrective action: Inspect crimping and replace booster if crimping found incorrect.
Notif. Date: 16/09/1987
DOTARS No.: R87/020
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8704
Problem: FUEL FILLER HOSE LEAKAGE
Make: MITSUBISHI
Model: Magna
Variant: TM
Date Range: Up to 1986
VIN Ranges: TM(1/2)H410000001, 20870 TM(1/2)P410000001, 17433 TM(1/2)X410000001, 5427
Status: Inactive
Defect: Fuel filler hose may age prematurely and crack.
Consequences: Fuel seepage from cracked filler hose.
Corrective action: Replace the fuel filler hose.
Notif. Date: 22/10/1986
DOTARS No.: R86/011
Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI
Campaign No.: 8605/6
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