Mitsubishi L300: Exhaust Pipe Could Fail Potentially Resulting In Excessive Noise
One Mitsubishi L300 vehicle is being recalled because its exhaust pipe has walls that are too thin and improper weld placement, which can cause it to crack from vibration. If the exhaust continues to be used in this condition, it may fail completely and produce excessive noise. Mitsubishi will check whether the exhaust is original and install a new exhaust box if needed.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI L300. Units affected: 1
- Reason
- It has been identified that the original fitment exhaust pipe wall at the front of the main muffler is too thin additionally that the weld placement for the metal fitting supports is inappropriate. This may result in the exhaust pipe cracking due to vibration and if continually used in this condition the exhaust could fail resulting in excessive noise. Remedy: Recall affected vehicles and check whether the exhaust is original. If this is the case a new exhaust box will be fitted.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2005-09-05
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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