UK RECALL #21 - MITSUBISHI - Shogun BK, SWB & LWB recalled for possible engine stalling.

Vehicle Details
Reference :	R/2015/003
Manufacturer Ref :	R3027210, R3027230, R3027231
Make:	MITSUBISHI
Model :	Shogun BK (V88W = SWB, V98W = LWB)
Launch Date :	11/02/2015
Numbers Involved :	2846
Build Start Date :	11/09/2010
Build End Date :	05/12/2013

Recall Details
Concern :	ENGINE MAY STALL
Description :	Due to a fault in the engine ECU software it is possible that the 4M41 engines in the Shogun will not learn the variations or age deterioration in injectors and be able to adjust the amount of fuel being injection accordingly. This inability to learn these values correctly can result in the engine emits an excessive amount of soot to the DPF, which can block it. This can result in the engine stalling and not being able to restart.
Remedial Action :	Recall all affected vehicles and reprogramme engine ECU software.
Vehicle Id :	JMAMNV88WBJ400101 to JMAMYV88WEJ400193 JMALNV98WCJ400146 to JMALYV98WEJ400737

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JANUARY UK SALES - MITSUBISHI - 159% increase on last January, it seems its carrying on from 2014.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK’s passenger car sales for January 2015 are 159 per cent up on the same month last year against a market that is up 6.1 per cent overall, according to figures released by the SMMT today.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK’s Sales and Marketing Director, Toby Marshall said: “I am extremely pleased with our start to 2015. Last year was a very good year for us, with our sales increasing by 75%, so for January to deliver a strong result shows that our growth continues.”

The company’s ASX active sports cross-over car is 118 per cent up, the result of a high profile TV and press marketing campaign. The iconic L200 pick-up vehicle is 42 per cent ahead of last year, following the launch of the L200 Challenger – the company’s best ever value for money pick-up.

Mitsubishi’s Outlander Plug-in electric vehicle (PHEV) is a major highlight of the UK car market. Its introduction has transformed the plug-in market, which it now leads by a significant margin, accounting for nearly half of all sales. The Outlander PHEV has an all-electric range of up to 32.5 miles and phenomenal economy and environmental credentials. It emits just 44g/km of CO₂ and the official combined fuel consumption figure is 148mpg. Mitsubishi Shogun is up 50 per cent the diesel Outlander also delivered a strong performance.

Mitsubishi sees growth in 2014 continue into 2015, with some excellnt models.

Up 28% to 136,928 units

At the end of a milestone year in Europe (forty years in business and return to profit for FY 2013), Mitsubishi Motors Corporation continued to strengthen its position in the region with a sales increase of 28% to 136,928 units (vs. 106,712 units for CY13) for the MME34 area (i.e. excl. Russia and Ukraine / incl. L200):

Fast(er) growth

These results first echoed the overall economic situation in Europe, whether recovery (in Spain, where the brand grew by 51%, jumping from # 9 to # 6 in the MME34 Top Ten), strengthening (in the United Kingdom with + 52%) or the continuous growth of Central Europe’s largest economy – Poland - now joining the Top Five (with + 77%).

The MME34 performance was consistent with the good results recorded by Mitsubishi Motors in other mature markets during CY14 such as the United States (+ 24.8%) and Canada (+ 7.6%).

Therefore, for CY2014, the MME34 Top Ten reads as follows:

1 – Germany:	24,974 units (+ 14%)
2 – The UK:	22,793 units (+ 52%)
3 – Israel:	13,154 units (+ 108%)
4 – The Netherlands:	12,074 units (- 2%)
5 – Poland:	6,632 units (+ 77%)
6 – Spain	6,147 units (+ 51%)
7 – Norway:	5,843 units (- 7%)
8 – Sweden:	5,778 units (+ 77%)
9 – Turkey:	5,428 units (+ 6%)
10 – France:	5,106 units (- 3%)

A relevant value proposition

Mitsubishi Motors’ growth also reflected the relevant value proposition offered to MME34 customers by its various models, from core ASX (+ 33%) to the evergreen Pajero/Montero/Shogun (+ 26%) or current L200, segment leader in Turkey, # 2 MME34 market for L200, with a 33% local segment share (4,205 units).

The same applied to the rewarding performance of the “Global Small” range in the model’s key markets of Germany (9,350 Space Stars) or Denmark (1,732 Space Stars): in this country, it even allowed a real come-back for the Brand (2,624 Mitsubishi sales in total or + > 200%).In Israel – where Mitsubishi Motors was the biggest growing brand in the local Top 25 for the second year in a row - “Global Small” was also a strong contributor with 3,762 Space Stars and 4,117 Attrages sold during CY14.

Another indication of Mitsubishi Motors’ success can be found in the United Kingdom where the dealer network generated a higher financial return on sales than at any time in the history of the Brand in the country.

All in all, Mitsubishi Motors’ Top Five for CY2014 in its MME34 commercial territory was:

1 - Outlander:	38,617 units (of which 19,980 were PHEVs)
2 - ASX:	36,702 units (+ 33%)
3 – Global Small*:	30,982 units (+ 66% for Space Star/Mirage)
4 - L200:	18,371 units (+11%)
5 – Pajero/Montero/Shogun:	6,491 units (+ 26%)

*Space Star/Mirage and Attrage

Plugged-in

Obviously, the relevance of the Mitsubishi Motors value proposition in the MME34 area can also be appreciated through the success of Outlander PHEV (19,980 units):

1 – The Netherlands:	7,666 units
2 – The UK:	5,370 units
3 – Sweden:	2,289 units
4 – Norway:	1,485 units
5 – Germany:	1,060 units

Made gradually available throughout the MME34 area, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV topped charts as the best selling plug-in hybrid electric vehicle in Europe by quite a significant margin vs. competition. One of the best examples was Sweden where 2,289 units have been sold during CY2014 translating into a market share of nearly 50% within the “Super Eco Car” class, far ahead of the Number Two and its 745 units.

This feat was entirely due to Outlander PHEV’s next-frontier engineering and real-life USPs (Twin Motor self-charging 4WD SUV, multiple automatic electric drive modes, full 5-seater with 463 l cargo volume, etc,…) rather than to the sole advantage of somehow elusive tax benefits, equally accessible to all other but less successful plug-in hybrids.

To be continued...

This positive trend should continue for Mitsubishi Motors in Europe during CY2015 with significant product launches, including the all-new L200 pickup (Th-spec Triton shown below), as well as noteworthy Brand initiatives…

UK SALES - MITSUBISHI - Massive increase in sales last year and more new products to come

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK was one of 2014’s strongest performers according to year-end sales results released by the SMMT today. The company has seen sales growth in passenger cars of 75 per cent compared to the previous year, against an overall market up by 9.3 per cent.

Building on this success and with a strong line-up of new product introductions over the next 12 months, the company has launched a 5-year warranty across all of its models.

From the 1 January 2015, all Mitsubishi cars and commercial vehicles will come with a fully comprehensive five-year warranty package as standard. In addition, models come with a three-year, pan European roadside assistance package – MAP (Mitsubishi Assistance Package).

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK’s Managing Director, Lance Bradley said:

“We have made impressive and sustainable progress during 2014, and have even broken some records with the launch of the UK’s best-selling plug-in hybrid vehicle. The launch of our across the range 5-year warranty lays the foundation for a series of exciting new product introductions in 2015.”

The Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-in electric vehicle has been the major highlight of the UK car market in 2014. Its introduction has transformed the plug-in market, which it now leads by a significant margin, accounting for nearly half of all FYTD sales.

Mitsubishi’s Outlander PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) has an all-electric range of up to 32.5 miles and phenomenal economy and environmental credentials. It emits just 44g/km of CO2 and the official combined fuel consumption figure is 148mpg.

Mitsubishi’s iconic L200 pick-up truck out-performed its sector, with increased sales of 17.4 per cent against a market up 15 per cent. The company’s ASX model increased sales by 54.4 per cent. Both the Shogun and diesel Outlander also posted positive increases, up 66.3 per cent and 10.1 per cent respectively.

Mitsubishi’s best value L200 ever. The Challenger, launched 1 January, 2015

Mitsubishi announces that all new cars come with a full five year warranty.

Mitsubishi Motors is delighted to introduce a comprehensive five-year warranty across all models including its versatile L200, giving customers extra confidence and peace of mind.

Mitsubishi Motors is a company renowned for producing reliable vehicles that inspire exceptional brand loyalty. From the 1^st January 2015, all its cars and commercial vehicles will come as standard with a fully comprehensive five-year warranty package.

In addition, all Mitsubishi models come with a three-year, pan European roadside assistance package – MAP (Mitsubishi Assistance Package) so that Mitsubishi customers can keep their vehicles on the road, without the worry of vehicle downtime.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK experienced a very successful 2014 with vehicle sales growing substantially by 74.4 per cent up, against a UK market up 9.4 per cent. Today’s announcement will undoubtedly increase dealer showroom traffic and boost sales further next year.  

Lance Bradley, Managing Director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said: 

“The move to a 5-year warranty is a reflection of Mitsubishi’s confidence in the unrivalled quality and reliability of our product. It is especially significant when you consider the hard working nature of some of our vehicles such as Shogun, and leading edge ultra-low emission technologies in the Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle.”