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Mitsubishi Motors Philippines announces Fuzion recall

Mitsubishi Fuzion

Did you buy a Mitsubishi Fuzion between June 2007 and February 2012? It may be affected by a special safety recall announced by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines (MMPC) due to a potential failure of its steering-column intermediate shaft.

MMPC said that while no such failure has been reported, it was directed by its principal, Mitsubishi Motors Corporation in Japan, to conduct the safety recall on 2,137 units of the Fuzion multipurpose vehicle.

"The safety recall is to inspect and replace (if needed) the steering-column intermediate shaft," Mitsubishi Motors Philippines in a statement. "MMPC was informed that some batches of steering-column intermediate shafts produced between 2007 and 2012 were suspected to have insufficient welding that may result to failure."

MMPC said the inspection and replacement of the affected part is estimated to take 1.5 hours at the most. Mitsubishi service centers nationwide have been alerted to conduct the inspection and necessary repairs on affected Fuzion units.

Customer-service representatives of Mitsubishi Motors Philippines have been mobilized to trace the carmaker's database for the units involved in the Fuzion recall.

Mitsubishi will also publish the vehicle identification numbers (VIN) of the affection Fuzion units via its website, www.mitsubishi-motors.com.ph. If you want to check for yourself if your Fuzion is affected by the recall, you can check your VIN here.

For inquiries and additional concerns, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines encourages its clients to call the MMPC Customer Care Center at (+632) 658-0673. The hotline is available from Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm.

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  • dhryfusc Mar 21 2012 @ 12:15pm
     
    I salute the mitsubishi for having a nice step... I salute the company about the safety concern . Nice move mitsubishi. Once again. SALUDO AKO SA INYO. Ehehehe this is a GOOD TOPIC
        5
  • dhryfusc Mar 21 2012 @ 12:20pm
     
    I salute to mitsubishi for this one...
        8
  • roadrage Mar 21 2012 @ 12:22pm
     
    Recalling vehicles may sound detrimental to auto makers but actually it is the highest form of conduct for a manufacturer to admit and then rectify flaws discovered in their products.
        2
    • Adelbert Mar 21 2012 @ 12:31pm
       
      I agree with you. If they made a mistake that could possibly cause horrible accidents, it would be better if they came clean and fixed the problem.

      MMPC said that there hasn't been failure reported about the steering column. It's just a safety procedure. Probably hehe.
          1
      • robin_micmac Mar 21 2012 @ 05:18pm
         
        Yes. Every car company will do everything they can to avoid lawsuits hence they would do a recall if they find something that might cause an accident to their customers. No failures reported yet but they are making a recall. This was my point about the Montero Sport Sudden Acceleration incident. There were loads of debate that went on about this topic. A lot of people werent convinced with the findings of MMPC. In my view though, I dont really think that there was really something wrong with the car because MMPC would have otherwise issued a recall straight away as this issue was hot and have reported incidents.
           
        • Kyoichi Sudo Mar 21 2012 @ 08:40pm
           
          certainly right
              1
        • 17Sphynx17 Mar 21 2012 @ 08:43pm
           
          Actually for the Montero sudden acceleration issue, if you own a Montero and have it serviced by MMPC, you will notice an item there pertaining to floor mat check with no charge everytime you have it serviced (at least that is what I see in all our service receipts). They just want to make sure that you are not double matting or using improper floor mats to avoid issues of accidental pressing of the accelerator by the floor mats that are not OEM.
             
  • gundam Mar 21 2012 @ 02:55pm
     
    Never heard of this issue before and they are doing recall. There are many complains on the MS but they are not doing anything.
       
  • neutral Mar 21 2012 @ 03:20pm
     
    When was the fuzion introduced in our market? Innova was 2005 and fuzion maybe 2006 or 2007. Therefore, all or most of the fuzion sold here are affected by the recall. Does mitsubishi still manufacturing the fuzion or they are just depleting their inventory because of low sales volume? Pls. Mitsubishi, hear the clamor of the consumers. Install a 4d56 with turbo in the fuzion and not the 2. 4 gas engine which is not efficient.
       
    • BOOGIECAT Mar 21 2012 @ 04:57pm
       
      2007 lumabas yang Fuzion.May MIVEC variant nyan sa Taiwan.
         
    • fortis Mar 21 2012 @ 07:19pm
       
      a 4d56 DOHC variant could be enough though. the more basic its engine could be the more it will sell because it will be cheaper to buy and cheaper to maintain. just like the Adventure
         
  • hopeless Mar 21 2012 @ 03:28pm
     
    Honestly, without intended offense to anybody, I was amazed that they (MMPC) were able to sell 2,137 units of the Fuzion for the said amount of time.
       
  • myas110 Mar 21 2012 @ 08:15pm
     
    I may commend on this step by MMPC, but are the 2,137 units being recalled are the only ones being sold for the period between 2007 and 2012? what could be the reason why the Fuzion can't keep up with the competition? is it the TYT Innova, or the continuous sale of the Adventure
       
    • meganekon Mar 24 2012 @ 11:04am
       
      Honestly, it's with the absurd lack of variants. No diesel variants and manual-transmission options too. Remember that those two factors are key factors that target buyers consider.
         
  • Kyoichi Sudo Mar 21 2012 @ 08:34pm
     
    Good Job MMPC, ipagpatuloy nyo lang ang pagiging honest sa mga past customers nyo.
        2
  • ako_si_bigotilyo Mar 21 2012 @ 09:11pm
     
    natuto na sila, mahirap madampot ng pulis ang boss.

    http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-508582/Former-Mitsubishi-boss-gets-suspended-jail-term-systematic-cover-vehicle-defects-caused-death-trucker.html
       
  • Feeter Silverster Mar 21 2012 @ 09:59pm
     
    Oh well, recall nowadays could be the way of dealers on how to meet their former customers and show them their new cars, and persuade them to buy another car from them...and Fuzion sales is just small and would not affect their casa's workload.
       
  • GBfive Mar 21 2012 @ 10:54pm
     
    even the first gen. L200 always had a leaking steering gearbox.
       
  • rtvaldez67 Mar 21 2012 @ 11:39pm
     
    nice NEUTRAL, nice comment.
       
  • RS500 Mar 22 2012 @ 09:01am
     
    Toyota recalls, "I'll never buy a Toyota again". Mitsubishi, "Nice move. I salute the company...". Favoritism at it's finest.
        1
  • Xtianzam Mar 22 2012 @ 09:49am
     
    hindi naka pag comment si HYUNDAIBEST AH...
        1
    • gvm0116 Mar 22 2012 @ 01:08pm
       
      wala pa siya nakapaghanap ng internet cafe kasi fully booked lahat. nagpipila pa siya.
          1
  • mindkinetic Mar 22 2012 @ 10:28am
     
    @robin_micmac the truth is sudden acceleration as alleged in a montero or any other car brand is attributed only to auto trannys . investigation shows that for a vehicle to suddenly accelerate is next to impossible. culprits of this event can be a cause of drving technique; for instance drivers who are accistomed to leaving their gear @ drive mode, and lifting the handbrake to subdue the car will most likely experience this occurence. the influence of a wrongly installed carper( though inadvertence) may likewise be a culprit as the acceleration pedal may have not relax completely ( so even when your at neutral mode upon shifting to drive mode the vehicle may accelerate inadvertently) if the driver panics , said driver may aggravate by pressing the pedal instead of the brakes. another factor is when the driver feels that the vehicle is not moving inspite of the acceleration pedal is being depress , for instance when there is a stone , elevated restraints and the likes that would require more power for the vehicle to overcome the driver may suddenly floor the pedal to do so ; and again may result for a sudden burst of speed ( this is common to suv's). in the end all of the reasons indicate an error on the part of the driver albeit inadvertently done. NASA said it best ; if an alleged accident cannot be simulated then the chance of it happening is zero.
       
  • robin_micmac Mar 22 2012 @ 01:58pm
     
    @mindkinetic - thats why i said that my view is that there isnt anything wrong with the car. otherwise the company would have made a recall. i even tried putting a 630Nm SUV into drive whilst stepping on the brake. it didnt go anywhere. which points to your same conclusion. it was driver panic
       
  • John Rigor Mar 23 2012 @ 12:43pm
     
    Buti pa Mitsubishi, nag-rerecall.
       
  • kyrejohn Mar 26 2012 @ 11:48am
     
    why salute?? crappy product and all? im not hating, im just saying we condemn this. yeah its nice to have a company admit their mistake but this $#iT should not happen in the first place.
       
  • World Super Cars Mar 28 2012 @ 12:42am
     
    dapat maglagay sila ng diesel engine, saka manual transmission variant....tapos i-remane nila as new-generation adventure...
       
  • Allain Mar 28 2012 @ 06:28pm
     
    @kyrejohn..."this $#iT should not happen in the first place"..nagbabasa ka ba?

    "The safety recall is to inspect and replace (if needed) the steering-column intermediate shaft," Mitsubishi Motors Philippines in a statement. "MMPC was informed that some batches of steering-column intermediate shafts produced between 2007 and 2012 were suspected to have insufficient welding that may result to failure."

    Yung mga lumang model ng elantra at sonata nga prone maputol ang EHE pero na recall ba sila?
       
  • PanotAko 8 months ago
     
    Ok lng ang recall. at least sexy pa rin ang fuzion.
       
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