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Passenger car Mitsubishi “COLT” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02528/26
Summary
Mitsubishi's COLT cars may have a problem with the ball joint nuts, which can cause unusual noises while driving and potentially lead to accidents if not fixed. This is due to an error in the tightening process during production. The company will recall affected vehicles from customers.
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Product
Passenger car — Mitsubishi
- Brand
- Mitsubishi
- Name / model
- COLT · e2*2007/46*0676*31
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Passenger car.
- Production dates: 25.10.2025
What is the risk?
- An anomaly in the tightening process may result in insufficient tightening of the ball joint nuts of the front lower control arm. This can cause abnormal clicking or knocking noises while driving, particularly during braking or turning. Over time, the connection between the wheel and the vehicle frame may loosen or be lost, which could cause the vehicle to veer off course and increase the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 01/09/2026
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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