Mitsubishi Pajero Recalls

Problem: Brittle towbar tongues

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: NM Pajero

Variant: With 1200 and 2500 kg towbars

Date Range: Goosenecks manufactured between 7/7/00 and 20/9/01

VIN Ranges:

Status: Inactive

Defect: The towbar tongue may break in service at the bend adjacent to the ball.

Consequences: The trailer will only remain connected if held by the safety chain.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will supply a replacement tongue / gooseneck assembly.

Notif. Date: 24/09/2001

DOTARS No.: R01/077

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010009

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Problem: Brake booster failure

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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Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: NM Pajero

Variant: Fitted with ABS

Date Range: February 2000 to June 2001

VIN Ranges: JMFLYV75W1J000102 - JMFLYV75W1J007840 JMFLYV75W2J000101 - JMFLYV75W2J000747 JMFLNV75W1J000104 - JMFLNV75W1J002078 JMFLNV75W2J000114 - JMFLNV75W2J000154 JMFLNV76W1J000186 - JMFLNV76W1J000665 and JMFLNV76W2J000106

Status: Inactive

Defect: The accumulator diaphragm on the booster may have been assembled incorrectly and if it fails will reduce the power assistance.

Consequences: After long term parking at first engine start and under sudden braking an increased pedal effort may be required.

Corrective action: Mitsubishi dealers will check and rectify the diaphragm fitment if required

Notif. Date: 8/08/2001

DOTARS No.: R01/068

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 010008

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Problem: TAKATA SEATBELT BUCKLE (SERVICE CAMPAIGN)

Make: MITSUBISHI

Model: Galant, Pajero, Triton

Variant:

Date Range: 1987-1991

VIN Ranges: HG & HH Galant, all vehicles; NF/NG Pajero, model years 1989-91; NH Pajero, 1991 pre-production units; MF/MG Triton, model years 1987-91.

Status: Inactive

Defect: Cracking and/or chipping of the red push button section of the buckle, front seatbelt buckle/stalk assembly. Displaced pieces compromise the integrity of the buckle locking mechanism.

Consequences: Buckle does not lock, fails to unlock when pressed or fails to effectively lock.

Corrective action: On inspection of the front seatbelt buckles if any cracking or chipping of the buckle push button evident then replace that stalk/buckle assembly. All replacement buckles coloured black.ed black in lieu of various trim colours.

Notif. Date: 24/09/1998

DOTARS No.: R98/070

Supplier Name: MITSUBISHI

Campaign No.: 9851

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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

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