Mitsubishi Asx: Tailgate Gas Spring End Cap May Corrode And Come Off
Mitsubishi ASX Tailgate Gas Spring Recall Mitsubishi is recalling approximately 15,668 ASX vehicles because the gas spring end cap on the tailgate can corrode and come loose due to insufficient anti-corrosion treatment during manufacturing. If the end cap comes off, it could be forcefully ejected or cause the tailgate to fall suddenly, potentially injuring someone. Affected vehicles will have their rear tailgate gas springs replaced with improved versions.
- Recalling firm
- MITSUBISHI
- Product
- Vehicles: MITSUBISHI ASX. Units affected: 15,668
- Reason
- Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The tailgate gas spring end cap corrodes to such an extent that the gas pressure inside can force the end cap to come off. In the worst case the end cap can hit the customer and/or the tailgate can fall down suddenly and result in possible injury. Remedy: The anti-corrosion coating has been improved in vehicle production. On affected vehicles the rear tailgate gas springs will be replaced with improved gas springs.
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2018-01-03
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/80d922b6-2a22-447e-9afe-6c214c53e502