REC-003716

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0 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER

Category: Light Vehicle · Supplier: Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited

Recall date: 29 June 2016

Defect

Due to a running vehicle wiring harness design change at Mitsubishi, the electric trailer brake accessory harness that Mitsubishi had been selling is not suitable for 16MY Outlander (excluding 16MY PHEV).

Hazard

Use of the harness will stop the electric trailer brakes from functioning and the trailer brake lights will not operate.

Remedy

Mitsubishi Motors Australia will contact all known owners of affected vehicles by mail as soon as possible and advise them not to tow with their vehicle prior to rectification. Affected vehicles should be presented to Mitsubishi for rectification. Consumers who require further information should contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia on 1300 131211.

What should you do?

Check your VIN below to confirm whether your specific vehicle is affected.
Contact the supplier — Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited — 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-003716