REC-001056

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2016 MITSUBISHI ASX, OUTLANDER

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd

Recall date: 25 January 2021

Defect

Failure of the anti-rust coating (Fluorine) may allow rust to form on the parking brake shaft. As a result, the parking brake shaft may become stuck and may not engage.

Hazard

If the parking brake shaft does not engage when the user shifts into a Park position, this could result in unintended vehicle movement. This may increase the risk of an accident, which may result in an injury or death to vehicle occupants, other road users and bystanders.

Remedy

Mitsubishi Motors Australia will contact all known owners by mail, advising them to present their vehicle to their preferred Mitsubishi dealer for inspection and repair, free of charge. For further information, contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia on 1800 931 811 or your preferred Mitsubishi Motors Australia dealer on 1300 131 211, Option 2 or go to https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au/buying-tools/locate-a-dealer.html

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Mitsubishi Motors Australia Ltd — or your nearest authorised dealer to arrange the recall remedy.
Recall repairs are free of charge. The manufacturer or supplier is legally required to fix the defect at no cost to you.
If you have difficulty getting the recall addressed, contact the Department of Infrastructure or your state's consumer protection agency.

Check Your VIN

Enter your Vehicle Identification Number to check if your specific vehicle is affected by this recall.

Source: https://www.vehiclerecalls.gov.au/recalls/rec-001056