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Mitsubishi - Fluid may leak from transmission hose
Official notice
22 Jul 2016
Last checked
22 Jul 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mitsubishi - Fluid may leak from transmission hose. If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire. Published 2016-07-22.
What to do now
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hose clamps, correcting their installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on august 15, 2016. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-16-005.
Units affected
45,731
Recall number
SR-16-005
Official notice
2016-07-22
The hazard
The hazard
If enough transmission fluid leaks out, the transmission may not function properly and the vehicle may become inoperable, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, if leaking transmission fluid contacts an a hot surface there is an increased risk of a fire.
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Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc..
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