Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited—07~14 Model Year Pajero Diesel

PRA No.
2015/14559
Date published
16 Feb 2015
Product description

NS, NT, NW and NX Pajero Diesel vehicles built between 10/10/2006 to 10/03/2014

Identifying features

Campaign number: 010090~010092
Affected vehicles are contained within the following VIN ranges:
Build date range and VIN Range
23/11/2006 ~ 30/10/2008 - JMFMYV88W*J000101 ~ 000711
23/11/2006 ~ 10/03/2014 - JMFLYV98W*J000101 ~ 006756
10/10/2006 ~ 10/03/2014 - JMFLNV98W*J000101 ~ 000862

What are the defects?

Due to inappropriate structure of the engine timing chain tensioner; abnormal noise may be generated by the lack of the tension control on the timing chain.

What are the hazards?

With continued use under this condition, the timing chain may break and, in the worst case scenario, the engine could stop and not restart creating a potential accident hazard to the occupants and other road users.

What should consumers do?

Consumers should contact their nearest Mitsubishi dealer to arrange inspection and repairs.

Supplier
Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited
Traders who sold this product

Authorised Mitsubishi Dealers

Where the product was sold
Nationally

Responsible regulator

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
Product category
Mitsubishi