Mitsubishi Spacewagon Recalls

Recall Ref: R2001/071

Launch Date: 31 October 2001

Mitsubishi Spacewagon

Mitsubishi Spacerunner

Description: POSSIBLE CRACKING OF FUEL TANK AND CHECK VALVE

Build Date: 1st January 1998 to 31st December 2001

Number: 2808

Defect: There is a possibility that the fuel tank upper panel may suffer from fatigue failure due to repeated stress caused by the fuel tank breathing. In addition the Spacerunners will be checked for cracks on the check valve due to interference with the cross member.

Action: If any cracks are apparent the fuel tank will be replaced, if no crack is visible a reinforcement plate will be fitted, the check valve will be relocated.

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Recall Ref: R2000/063

Launch Date: 24 August 2000

Mitsubishi Galant

Mitsubishi Spacewagon

Description: BRAKING EFFICIENCY MAY BE REDUCED

Build Date: 1998 - 1999

Number: 1921

Defect: The nipple for the brake booster vacuum hose may become choked due to adhesion and accumulation of combustion products from the engine. This may cause, in the worst case, reduced braking efficiency after operating the brake pedal several times in a short period.

Action: Recall affected vehicles to relocate nipple from intake manifold to resonator to avoid accumulation of combustion products.

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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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