Mitsubishi Canter recalls

Affected vehicles may have a tyre which may allow a sudden loss of pressure due to a fault in the manufacturing process.

Fix: On affected vehicles check tyre details and replace if necessary.

285 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2015 to 31 Aug 2015

Retaining bolts for the timing chain tensioners and cam shaft drive may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. This may cause the timing chain to slacken and with continued use engine damage.

Fix: On affected vehicles replace timing chain tensioners. Check tensioner guide and camshaft drive retaining screws and if necessary tighten to correct specifications.

3 vehicles · built 1 Feb 2013 to 4 Feb 2013

Loose components within the dumper body operating unit may cause the dumper body to rise or fall unintentionally.

Fix: Replace housing on operating unit and where required replace wiring harness.

4 vehicles · built 27 Jun 2014 to 29 Aug 2014

On affected vehicles the flange of the fuel pump located in the top of the fuel tank may deteriorate and crack. This may allow fuel to leak.

Fix: Inspect pump. If flange is cracked replace pump and fit new protective cover. If flange is not cracked fit new protective cover only.

3,249 vehicles · built 1 Nov 2009 to 30 Jun 2013

On affected vehicles; Debris form manufacture may be present in the valve block which controls clutch operation and gear selection. This can lead to the clutch not being operated wrong or no gear selection. It is also possible that the engine may stall.

Fix: Recall vehicles and flush the oil in Duotornic clutch circuit.

1,629 vehicles · built 15 Oct 2011 to 23 May 2013

It is possible for the hose clamps on the oil lines from and to the transmission oil cooler may work loose. With regular use this may result in a leak of transmission oil and in the worst case the oil lines might become detached and the transmission may fail.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the hose clamps of the oil lines from and to the transmission oil cooler.

12 vehicles

It is possible that a securing rivet for the inertia reel of the seat belt may work loose. With regular usage this may result in noise development with increased play and in the worst case no restraint function being present which leads to a safety risk for the driver should a collision occur.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the seat belt.

5 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2013 to 31 May 2013

A fuel hose may disconnect during vehicle operation due to a non conformity of the filter cap. This may result in seepage and in the worst case fuel escaping.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to install a new fuel filter cap with O-ring.

1,167 vehicles

It has been identified during product quality monitoring that on certain vehicles it is possible that the fuel line may detach from the connectors due to chemical influences.

Fix: Insert an additional hose clamp and thereby fix the return line in place.

1,470 vehicles

The mounting clamps at the oil lines from the Duonic transmission have been found to be attached incorrectly on certain vehicles. Therefore it is possible an oil line could detach during vehicle operation due to the faulty assembly of the clamps. If the vehicle is used regularly under these circumstances the detachment of the oil hose from the tube may result in automatic transmission fluid escaping. This makes further gear shifting impossible and will make it impossible to drive further.

Fix: Replace the mounting clamps at the oil line.

279 vehicles

On vehicles with anti-lock brake systems it is possible that the earth of the ABS hydraulic unit to corrode. In the worst cases this could cause the hydraulic motor to run continuously causing the motor to overheat or the corrosion could cause some heat development at the terminal to the ABS hydraulic unit and start a fire.

Fix: The recalled vehicles will have the earth line for the ABS hydraulic unit replaced and if necessary replace the corroded connector and/or ABS hydraulic unit on all affected vehicles

1,812 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2006 to 31 Dec 2010

The dust covers which protect the track rod end ball joints may not seal correctly and allow the ingress of water and dirt. As a result the ball joint can wear and cause excessive play in the steering. In extreme cases the track rod could become detached with the consequence that the directional control of the vehicle will be affected.

Fix: Recalled vehicles will have the track rod ends replaced with modified units.

1,323 vehicles

It is possible for the handbrake cable to kink. In extreme cases the cable may break.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and inspect the cable. If no kinking is evident fit a retaining clip that will prevent kinking. If kinking is evident replace the cable with a new cable which has the retaining clip pre-fitted.

139 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2000 to 31 Dec 2001

It is possible that the parking brake ratchet pawl may not engage correctly. In the worst case the vehicle could run away.

Fix: Replace the parking brake lever assembly.

4,752 vehicles

The cab front pillar grab handles may fracture

Fix: Replace both left and right front pillar grab handles.

1,433 vehicles

Due to insufficient lubrication the parking brake cable might not fully return when released. This may cause the brake to bind.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cables with modified type.

631 vehicles · built 1 Jan 1997 to 30 Apr 1999

There is a possibility that due to insufficient lubrication the parking brake cable might not fully return when released. This may cause the brakes to bind.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace parking brake cables with modified type.

1,284 vehicles · built 18 Sep 1997 to 16 Apr 1999