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Mitsubishi ASX, Lancer/Lancer Sportback passenger car — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesMar 21, 2014

Hazard

Unwanted soot / carbon deposits on the piston rings might cause the piston rings to get stuck in the piston groove. As a result, this can cause increased blow-by gas to directly enter the crank case which in turn may cause the piston to overheat and melt. As a consequence, the engine may stall.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Other

Product description

Passenger Car; Model Year: 2011-2012 (5);Production period: Until 9 February 2012.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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