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🧸 Product PT DE FR GR HR PL SI August 26, 2022

Mitsubishi Fuso — Canter

Light commercial vehicle, Model year: 2019.

Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Motor vehicles
Hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect the front or rear spring eye of the leaf springs can break. This can lead to that metal fragments come loose, creating a risk of an accident.
Origin
Portugal

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Importer) Recall of the product from end users
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1477 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A problem with some Mitsubishi Fuso Canter trucks. A part called the leaf spring eye may break. This can send metal pieces flying.

What's happening? The broken part could cause an accident. The company has fixed the issue.

Does this affect me? If you own or drive one of these trucks in Portugal, Germany, France, Greece, Croatia, Poland, or Slovenia, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Take your truck to a dealer to have it checked. Ask your mechanic or dealer for help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Brand(s) / product name(s)
Mitsubishi Fuso
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect the front or rear spring eye of the leaf springs can break. This can lead to that metal fragments come loose, creating a risk of an accident. · Origin: Portugal

First published
August 26, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006641

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Mitsubishi Fuso — Canter. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Motor vehicles · Hazard: Due to a manufacturing defect the front or rear spring eye of the leaf springs can break. This can lead to that metal fragments come loose, creating a risk of an accident. · Origin: Portugal
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 26, 2022 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Portugal, Germany, France, Greece, Croatia, Poland, and Slovenia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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