Mitsubishi Shogun Recalls

Recall Ref: R2001/158

Launch Date: 26 April 2002

Mitsubishi Shogun

Description: POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL

Build Date:

Number: 45000

Defect: Under severe and extreme conditions where the vehicle is used mainly off-road in a wet, muddy environment it is possible that the tapered section of the ball pin on the steering Pitman arm may break. This in the worst case could result in a loss of steering control.

Action: Recall the affected vehicles and replace the Pitman with a quality assured component.

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Recall Ref: R2001/129

Launch Date: 29 January 2002

Mitsubishi Shogun

Description: POSSIBLE LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE TO BRAKES

Build Date:

Number: 4110

Defect: There is a possibility that the accumulator diaphragn in the Hydraulic Brake Booster (HBB) might be manufactured improperly. This may cause the nitrogen pressure in the accumulator to drop. The following two symptoms may result: 1) The parking and first engine start, since specific brake pressure takes time to accumulate.

Action: The Hydraulic Brake Booster nitrogen accumulator will be replaced with a modified one on all affected vehicles.

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Recall Ref: R2000/079

Launch Date: 27 September 2000

Mitsubishi Shogun

Description: FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE

Build Date: 1994

Number: 278

Defect: Brake fluid may seep from the front flexible brake hoses impairing the efficiency of one or both braking circuits.

Action: Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of both front flexible brake hoses.

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Information above is from AA (www.theaa.com). That site updates twice a year (in June and January) after receiving the official bulletin from the Vehicle Inspectorate (June and January). For the last word, contact the manufacturer at:

The Colt Car Company Ltd
Watermoor, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1LF
(01285) 655777

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