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Mitsubishi - Parking brake cable contacting fuel tank
Official notice
31 Aug 2015
Last checked
31 Aug 2015
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mitsubishi - Parking brake cable contacting fuel tank. Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Published 2015-08-31.
What to do now
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the right parking brake cable, and inspect the fuel tank, free of charge. If the fuel tank's exterior coating shows signs of damage from abrasive contact with the right parking brake cable, the fuel tank will also be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on october 13, 2015. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-15-009.
Units affected
1,497
Recall number
SR-15-009
Official notice
2015-08-31
The hazard
The hazard
Without the protective coating, the fuel tank may rust and leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc..
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