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Mitsubishi - Power steering pressure tube may chafe
Official notice
27 May 2014
Last checked
27 May 2014
An official NHTSA notice concerns Mitsubishi - Power steering pressure tube may chafe. Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component. Published 2014-05-27.
What to do now
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the power steering tube for sufficient clearance. If the vehicle has insufficient clearance, the power steering tube assembly will be replaced, free of charge. The manufacturer notified owners in july 2014. Owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. Mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-004.
Units affected
146
Recall number
SR-14-004
Official notice
2014-05-27
The hazard
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Due to abrasion and rust, a hole may develop in the power steering tube, allowing the fluid to leak out, resulting in added steering effort, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.
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Brand: Mitsubishi. Contact: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc..
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