Mitsubishi Truck Canter: Fire May Occur
Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 1,812 Canter trucks because the ground connection on the anti-lock brake system's hydraulic unit can corrode, potentially causing the hydraulic motor to overheat or create heat at the terminal that could start a fire. The company will replace the ground line and any corroded connectors or hydraulic units as needed.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI TRUCK
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI TRUCK CANTER. Units affected: 1,812
- Reason
- On vehicles with anti-lock brake systems it is possible that the earth of the ABS hydraulic unit to corrode. In the worst cases this could cause the hydraulic motor to run continuously causing the motor to overheat or the corrosion could cause some heat development at the terminal to the ABS hydraulic unit and start a fire. Remedy: The recalled vehicles will have the earth line for the ABS hydraulic unit replaced and if necessary replace the corroded connector and/or ABS hydraulic unit on all affected vehicles
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2011-06-22
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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