Mitsubishi ASX recall: Tailgate gas spring end cap may corrode and come off
- What's wrong
- Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The tailgate gas spring end cap corrodes to such an extent that the gas pressure inside can force the end cap to come off. In the worst case the end cap can hit…
- What to do
- Contact a Mitsubishi dealer to book the free repair. The anti-corrosion coating has been improved in vehicle production. On affected vehicles the rear tailgate gas springs will be replaced with improved gas springs.
What’s wrong
Anti-corrosion treatment of the gas spring end cap in production was insufficient. The tailgate gas spring end cap corrodes to such an extent that the gas pressure inside can force the end cap to come off. In the worst case the end cap can hit the customer and/or the tailgate can fall down suddenly and result in possible injury.
The fix
The anti-corrosion coating has been improved in vehicle production. On affected vehicles the rear tailgate gas springs will be replaced with improved gas springs.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASX | 6 Apr 2010 | 10 Sep 2014 | 15,668 |
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 3 January 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.