Mitsubishi I: Vehicle May Not Be In The Intended Gear
Mitsubishi i Recall Summary Mitsubishi is recalling 301 i vehicles in the United Kingdom because rust buildup can prevent the transmission from moving into park when selected, which may stop the engine from starting and could cause the vehicle to move unexpectedly if the parking brake isn't applied. The fix involves cleaning the affected components and adding a protective cover.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI I. Units affected: 301
- Reason
- It has been identified that due to the formation of rust between the manual control shaft and the gear inhibitor switch the transmission may not move to the park position even though this may have been selected. As a result it may be impossible to start the vehicle additionally the vehicle may move unexpectedly whilst in park if the parking brake has not been applied. Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the relevant components cleaned and fitted with a protective cover.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2008-06-26
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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