Mitsubishi Truck Canter: Engine May Stop Without Warning
Recall Summary Three Mitsubishi Truck Canter vehicles have a defect where bolts holding the timing chain tensioners and camshaft drive may not be properly tightened, potentially causing the timing chain to loosen and the engine to stop or become damaged. The manufacturer will replace the timing chain tensioners and check that all related bolts are tightened correctly.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI TRUCK
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI TRUCK CANTER. Units affected: 3
- Reason
- Retaining bolts for the timing chain tensioners and cam shaft drive may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. This may cause the timing chain to slacken and with continued use engine damage. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace timing chain tensioners. Check tensioner guide and camshaft drive retaining screws and if necessary tighten to correct specifications.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-08-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/176bd4d4-9094-44d2-a7d3-6ff834564451