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Passenger cars (Mitsubishi eK and others) - Repair
Official notice
4 Aug 2016
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Passenger cars (Mitsubishi eK and others) - Repair. Due to a defect in the entry/exit equipment (door latch) ■ Defective component (part name) Entry/exit equipment (door latch) ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards Due to improper manufacturing of components in the right-side entry door latches, some components have dimensions outside specifications, and the locking mechanism may become difficult to operate at high ambient temperatures. Consequently, the entry doors may not lock securely and, in the worst case, may open while the vehicle is moving. Published 2016-08-04.
What to do now
(Recall)3879 ■ Corrective measures Replace the right-side door latches on all vehicles with properly manufactured parts (excluding sliding door latches). As preparing replacement parts will take time, users will be notified of the defect and cautioned, and replacement will take place as soon as the parts are ready.
Recall number
3879
Official notice
2016-08-04
The hazard
The hazard
Due to a defect in the entry/exit equipment (door latch) ■ Defective component (part name) Entry/exit equipment (door latch) ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance considered noncompliant with standards Due to improper manufacturing of components in the right-side entry door latches, some components have dimensions outside specifications, and the locking mechanism may become difficult to operate at high ambient temperatures. Consequently, the entry doors may not lock securely and, in the worst case, may open while the vehicle is moving.
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Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: 三菱自動車工業株式会社. Phone 0120-324-860.
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