Mitz 380 - recalled bye bye Mitz aussie

Nothing new really, the quality control isn't there anymore, from the cheapest toaster to the dearest car, there will always be something wrong. A sign of the times, todays disposable society.

Ahh the 5 Year warranty, if you can buy a better built & backed car then buy it..! On a serious note we have to support them from the Aussie built and jobs point of view so this is only strike 1, they have 2 more goes..!

Partner works for Mitsi's, just called him, they hadn't the news.
Oh well ! looks like we'll be off travelling sooner, rather than later.

Notice how in true Mitsubishi fashion they omit to tell you that when the fuel line in the engine bay comes off, it could easily lead to a fire.

In their opinion the worst result of a pressurised fuel line spraying fuel all over the engine bay is that the vehicle may stop. I suppose if it catches fire but doesn't stop the driver will definately stop!!

All new cars when a new model comes out get re called . the fact that htey caught on quick about a issue is fantastic .

If you think it dosnt look diffrent , its either that you saw the previous model or your blind lol

New Nissan Recalls

Recall Date:
OCT 13, 2005

Summary:
ON CERTAIN MINI VANS, THERE IS A SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM THAT CONTAINS EXPOSED MOVING COMPONENTS LOCATED AT THE REAR INSIDE EDGE OF THE SECOND ROW SEAT.

Consequence:
WHEN THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS SEAT ADJUSTMENT, A FINGER MAY BE PINCHED IN THE MOVING SEAT ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM WHICH COULD CAUSE AN INJURY.

Remedy:
ON EARLIER MODEL VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH JUNE 28, 2004, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INBOARD SECOND ROW SEAT ADJUSTMENT HANDLE, RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE TO THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. ON VEHICLES PRODUCED FROM JUNE 29, 2004 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, DEALERS WILL RIVET A PLASTIC REINFORCEMENT TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE EXISTING SEAT BACK COVER CARPETING, INSTALL TIE-DOWNS AND A FLANGE ON THE INBOARD SIDE SHIELD. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A NISSAN ACCESSORY TOW HITCH, INADEQUATE QUALITY OF SOME WELDED JOINTS IN THE HITCH ASSEMBLY MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE HITCH FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN BEING USED TO TOW.

Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE TRAILER SEPARATING FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TOW HITCHES. ON OCTOBER 17, 2005, OWNERS WILL BE SENT AN INTERIM LETTER ADVISING THEM NOT TO USE THE TOW HITCH UNTIL IT CAN BE REPAIRED. ANOTHER LETTER WILL BE SENT OUT MID-NOVEMBER 2005, NOTIFYING THEM TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN FOR REPAIR. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected:
12500

Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT A WIRE BREAKING INSIDE THE ALTERNATOR COULD STOP THE BATTERY FROM CHARGING.

Consequence:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE CHARGER WARNING AND BRAKE WARNING LAMPS WILL IMMEDIATELY COME ON AND THE BATTERY WILL BEGIN TO DISCHARGE. AFTER A SHORT TIME, THE ENGINE WILL GO INTO A "FALL SAFE" CONDITION WHICH WILL LIMIT VEHICLE SPEED. THE ENGINE WILL STOP RUNNING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE ALTERNATOR WITH A NEW VERSION WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF THE COIL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.

Potential Units Affected:
125466

Way nissans going , they should have shut shop years ago if we go with your theory

1 recall is that all.
Ha, you should see the side of my drivers door, going on memory there are 4 Recall Decal’s plastered onto it LOL.

I'd be suprised if that spells the end for Mits Oz. How many 1st run models get by without any bugs at all?... not too many that I know of.

Don't the nay-sayers come out quick... I know it's a slow night on the TV tonight but "Sheesh!"

when you check out this recall site, click on the Motor Vehicles tab at the bottom and read through all 676. All of the major auto manufacturers are there, and some in all too frequent numbers...

Don't be fooled - the 380 is a hell of a lot different to the Magna... just ask anyone who has driven one what they think...

there are a lot of families incomes that are relying on the success of this model (no mine is not included in this). Don't be so quick to knock the new model just cause the manufacturer is trying to crawl out of a 'rut'

..."please consider"

Dan

as already stated -

"The connector locking tab on the fuel hose that connects to the fuel inlet pipe on the engine may not be fully based and as a result, the hose may become dislodged. In the worst case, this could result in fuel leakage and loss of fuel pressue causing the engine to stop."

Wow talk about an understatement, how about the vehicle will roll to a stop in a massive fireball as the fuel pump continues to hose fuel into the engine bay !!!

I'll guess they are using the same crappy plastic lines and quick lock connectors that holden use on their tank lines.

But at least they are on to it and not just doing a 'service improvement' program like gmh love to do to hide their probs.

Bring back the valiant drifter pannie...............