Mitsubishi recalls 112,835 vehicles in Japan

Toyota has issued three recalls covering nearly 467,000 vehicles over multiple problems, according to Reuters and the Toronto Star. Of the total, the automaker will recall 326,000 units of the Crown, Mark X and Lexus IS250 in Japan to fix defects affecting the fuel pressure sensor. The automaker has also recalled nearly 64,000 units of the Lexus IS250 and GS300 in Europe, Oceania, Asia, and other regions over the same issue. The affected models were produced between December 2003 and October 2007. Furthermore, 17,000 units of the Crown and Crown Majesta, produced between January 2008 and July 2013, have been recalled in Japan over electrical issues with the stereo amplifier system. Meanwhile, 60,000 model year 2016 Avalon and Camry vehicles have been recalled in North America, of which nearly 1,500 were sold in Canada and Mexico while the rest were sold in the United States. At issue is a faulty system that activates or deactivates the front passenger airbags depending on the weight of the passenger, leading to airbag deployment failure at the time of crash. Separately, Mitsubishi today (14 April) issued a recall for 112,835 vehicles in Japan. The recall, prompted mainly by two different problems – defects affecting the engine control unit (ECU) setting and inappropriate painting of the tailgate – includes Pajero Mini, Minicab, and Town Box vehicles manufactured between 8 August 2002 and 27 December 2013, and Lancer Cargo, Delica D:3, and Delica Van models manufactured between 28 September 2011 and 10 November 2015.

Significance: Toyota plans to repair the fuel pressure sensor issue by tightening the part's attachment to the delivery pipe; the fault could otherwise result in leakage. The automaker has received 154 reports since 2007 of problems related to this issue, including fuel leaks and smoke, but no accidents have been reported. In the US, the automaker plans to notify owners of the affected vehicles and will fix the faulty part free of charge. Toyota has issued several recalls globally this year over seatbelt and airbag issues). Mitsubishi meanwhile will replace the faulty part in all of its affected vehicles free of charge.

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