A recall affecting almost 7500 Mitsubishis sold in Australia between 2020 and 2022 has been issued after the Japanese automaker failed to attach warning labels to car keys.
Mitsubishi Australia is recalling 7468 examples of its 2020-2022 ASX, Eclipse Cross, Express, Mirage, Outlander, Pajero, Pajero Sport, and Triton after it was discovered some car keys were not fitted with mandatory warning labels for button batteries, which are a choking hazard for kids.
In June 2022, the Federal Government introduced new legislation which requires all products which are powered by a button battery – car key fobs included – to be produced in a way which ensures children cannot get access to the potentially deadly devices.
Button batteries are both a choking hazard and a cause of chemical burns if swallowed by children – both of which can lead to serious injury or death.
The recall notice, lodged with the Department of Infrastructure, says: “Some remote keys supplied to consumers do not contain sufficient button battery warnings and do not comply with the mandatory labelling requirements for items containing button batteries.
“Therefore, consumers may be unaware that the key uses a button battery and the risks posed to young children.
“In the absence of the necessary warnings, if young children gain access to button batteries and ingest them, they are likely to suffer severe internal burn injuries, which can result in serious injury or death. Button batteries also pose a choking hazard to young children.”
| Date of recall notice | 20 March 2023 |
| Make | Mitsubishi |
| Model | ASX, Eclipse Cross, Express, Mirage, Outlander, Pajero, Pajero Sport, Triton |
| Year | 2020-2022 |
| Vehicles affected | 7468 |
| VIN list | Click here to download the list of affected VINs |
| Contact link | Click here to contact the manufacturer |
Between the start of 2020 and the end of 2022, Mitsubishi reported 203,058 vehicles as sold in Australia – meaning the recall affects less than four per cent of all cars sold by the car-maker across the period.
A full list of vehicle identification numbers for the 7468 vehicles involved in the recall can be found here.
Mitsubishi has advised owners to contact their preferred dealer to check if the required warnings are present and have any missing warnings fitted at no cost to the owner.
Owners have been told to to bring both keys, their vehicle owner’s manual and the vehicle’s service and warranty books to their appointment with the dealer.
Owners can contact Mitsubishi’s customer service department by phone on 1300 131 211 or via email at customerservice@mmal.com.au for more information.
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