Mitsubishi ASX recall: Inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can drop on the wiper link. The wiper link ball joint may corrode and cause excessive wear of the resin part of the ball joint. In the worst case the wiper link may detach…
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. The water proof pad has been added to the end of wiper link rubber boot since April 1st 2016
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
Due to inappropriate water proof structure of the front deck water can drop on the wiper link. The wiper link ball joint may corrode and cause excessive wear of the resin part of the ball joint. In the worst case the wiper link may detach itself and the windshield wipers may be inoperative.
The fix
The water proof pad has been added to the end of wiper link rubber boot since April 1st 2016
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX | 12 Jul 2012 | 31 Mar 2015 | 22,503 |
| ASX | 3 Apr 2015 | 27 Jan 2016 | 22,503 |
| ASX | 21 May 2013 | 29 Jan 2016 | 22,503 |
| ASX | 19 Jul 2012 | 28 Dec 2016 | 22,503 |
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.