Over 100,000 Mitsubishi Triton utes recalled
Fire risk for genuine towing wiring harnesses grounds Triton models sold over the last five yearsMore than 100,000 Mitsubishi Triton utes sold between February 3, 2015 and December 2, 2019 have been recalled due to a fire risk.
Mitsubishi says the problem for Australia’s third most popular ute relates to incorrect installation of the genuine accessory towbar wiring harness (where fitted), which may allow liquids to contact the electrical circuits.
“This may cause the harness and its surrounds to overheat, burn or catch fire,” said the car-maker in its recall notice.
“If the tow bar wiring harness or its surrounds burn or catch fire, there is a risk of injury to vehicle occupants and other road users.”
In all, 102,616 examples of the Mitsubishi MQ and MR Triton (MY2015-2019) are involved in the recall – see if your vehicle’s VIN is listed by clicking here.
Mitsubishi says it will write to affected owners and advise them to present their vehicle to their preferred dealer to have the vehicle inspected and, if required, rectified free of charge.
Obviously, not all vehicles included in the recall are fitted with a tow bar, and Mitsubishi says some of those equipped with a genuine tow kit will have a correctly installed wiring harness.
Concerned owners can contact Mitsubishi Motors Australia on 1800 931 811 or their preferred dealer on 1300 131 211.
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