Mitsubishi Nimbus Recalls

Problem: Roof rack may become dislodged

Make: Mitsubishi

Model: NM/NP Pajero, PA Challenger, UG Nimbus, CG Lancer

Variant:

Date Range: May 2000 and March 2003 inclusive

VIN Ranges:

Status: Active

Defect: The mounting brackets for the Misubishi Sorts Roof Rack (60Kg capacity) may not secure the rack properly.

Consequences: The rack may become dislodged and in the worst case become detached from the vehicle.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will modify the mounting brackets.

Notif. Date: 9/12/2003

DOTARS No.: R03/096

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: SD2003-GC28-139

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Problem: Front brake hose may be twisted excessively

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: UG Nimbus

Variant:

Date Range: 30 August 1998 to 16 January 2003

VIN Ranges: JMFLNN84WXZ000101 to JMFLNN84W3Z000145 JMFLRN84WXZ000101 to JMFLRN84W3Z000472

Status: Active

Defect: The front brake hoses may be fitted with mounting brackets that stress the hose in some steering positions.

Consequences: The hose in the worst case may crack and leak causing the vehicle reduced braking efficiency.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will replace the brake hoses and mounting brackets.

Notif. Date: 3/04/2003

DOTARS No.: R03/034

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010012

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Problem: Fuel tank cracking

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: UG Nimbus

Variant:

Date Range: 6/10/97 to 28/12/2000

VIN Ranges:

Status: Inactive

Defect: The fuel tank upper panel may crack due to internal pressure changes.

Consequences: Fuel may leak when the tank is full.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will reinforce the tank if not cracked and will replace the tank if cracked.

Notif. Date: 21/05/2001

DOTARS No.: R01/050

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010007

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Problem: Airbag

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: Nimbus

Variant: UG

Date Range: 1998-1999

VIN Ranges: JMFLNN84WXZ000101 - JMFLNN84WXZ000374 JMFLRN84WXZ000101 - JMFLRN84WXZ000710

Status: Inactive

Defect: SRS control unit may be affected by electrical noise that occurs while starting the engine.

Consequences: Unintended airbag deployment either when starting the engine or within a few minutes immediately after starting the engine.

Corrective action: Installation of a wiring harness which incorporates a diode pack to the SRS control unit.

Notif. Date: 25/05/2000

DOTARS No.: R00/032

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010001

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(Last Updated: February 11, 2004.)