Recalls: Mitsubishi RG Colt Ralliart
Overview
Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.
Recalls: Mitsubishi RG Colt Ralliart
- In September 2006, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi Colt Ralliart vehicles due to an incorrect seating capacity of five – instead of four – being stamped onto the compliance plate. The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range JMFXNZ27A6Z000101 to JMFXNZ27A6Z000254 (PRA 2006/8793).
- In October 2008, a recall was issued for Mitsubishi RG Colt Ralliart vehicles manufactured prior to 17 March 2008. For these vehicles, the front door glass run channel may have been incorrectly installed and could disengage from the guide rail sash when the front door glass was operated; this created the possibility of contact with the door unlock rod and may result in the door opening (PRA 2008/10390).
- In August 2014, a recall was issued for RG Colt vehicles that were manufactured from 2004 to 2008. In these vehicles, a crack may develop in the soldering of the printed circuit board (PCB) between the base and the platform for the lighting switch. At worst, a crack in the PCB could cause a temporary continuity failure resulting in a situation where the head lamps and/or turn signal lamps turn off, do not turn on or stay on – this may pose an accident hazard to the driver and other road users (PRA 2014/14258). The recalled vehicles had VINs in the range
- JMF**Z27A**000101 to JMF**Z27A**004506; and,
- JMF**Z23A**000101 to JMF**Z23A**001086.
Problems and faults: Mitsubishi RG Colt Ralliart
Overview
This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.
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Problems and faults: Mitsubishi RG Colt Ralliart
- Intermittently, the engine may limit maximum engine speed to 4000 rpm without the check engine light illuminating. This can be resolved by turning the ignition to the ‘off’ position and then ‘on’ again.
