A recall notice for Mitsubishi MQ and MR Triton MY2015-2019 supplied by Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited as due to incorrect installation, the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness (where fitted) may allow liquids to contact the electrical circuits. This may cause the harness and its surrounds to overheat, burn or catch fire.
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited - Mitsubishi MQ and MR Triton MY2015-2019
PRA No.
2020/18203
Date published
12 Mar 2020
Campaign number
010164 & 010165
Product description
Mitsubishi MQ and MR Triton
Model Years 2015-2019
102 616 affected vehicles
Identifying features
VIN (Vehicle identification number)
See attached VIN list
What are the defects?
Due to incorrect installation, the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness (where fitted) may allow liquids to contact the electrical circuits. This may cause the harness and its surrounds to overheat, burn or catch fire.
What are the hazards?
If the tow bar wiring harness or its surrounds burn or catch fire, there is a risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.
What should consumers do?
Mitsubishi Motors Australia will write to affected owners and advise them to present their vehicle to their preferred dealer to have the vehicle rectified, free of charge.
To find a local dealer, visit https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/customer-assistance/locate-a-servic…
For more information, consumers can contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia on 1800 931 811 or their preferred dealer on 1300 131 211, Option 2, Option 2.
Supplier
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Mitsubishi Motors Australia dealers
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Dates available for sale
- 3 February 2015 - 2 December 2019
Responsible regulator
Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Cities and Regional Development is the responsible regulator for this recall.
