Mitsubishi ASX, Outlander, Outlander Phev recall: Parking brake caliper shaft boots incorrectly sealed
- What's wrong
- Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper…
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.
What’s wrong
Due to improper sealing of parking brake caliper shaft boots water might penetrate inside and rust the shaft. As the result of continuous use the rust will erode into the internal caliper and the shaft becomes stuck causing decreased parking brake force. Due to improper manufacturing process automatic adjuster for brake pad clearance of rear brake caliper might not work properly. As the result as brake pad wear the clearance is not correctly adjusted and brake force becomes insufficient to hold a vehicle. In the worst case scenario parking brake will not work even though a lever is fully operated and parked vehicle may move.
The fix
Anti-rust coating (Fluorine) has been applied to parking brake shaft from 27/01/2016 supplied parts & the Inspection process for the caliper has been changed from 14/12/2014 supplied parts.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX | 3 Apr 2015 | 27 Jan 2016 | 51,154 |
| ASX | 28 Jan 2016 | 19 Apr 2016 | 51,154 |
| Outlander | 29 Jan 2016 | 12 Apr 2016 | 51,154 |
| Outlander Phev | 1 Oct 2013 | 29 Jan 2016 | 51,154 |
| Outlander | 11 Sep 2012 | 26 Jan 2016 | 51,154 |
| Outlander Phev | 28 Jan 2016 | 31 Mar 2016 | 51,154 |
| ASX | 19 Jul 2012 | 28 Dec 2016 | 51,154 |
| ASX | 12 Jul 2012 | 31 Mar 2015 | 51,154 |
| ASX | 21 May 2013 | 29 Jan 2016 | 51,154 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 8 August 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.