DTI Releases Investigation Result on Montero SUA
The office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released the result of investigation involving the controversial “Sudden Unattended Acceleration” (SUA) on Mitsubishi’s Montero Sport vehicles. The report says there is not enough evidence that would probe the vehicle brand is defective.
The report also says Mitsubishi can still sell new units of the popular vehicle. DTI however said it will allow third party for further investigation.
Four units from victims have been evaluated and tested at Mitsubishi plant in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and in DCT Holdings and Motor Services in Balintawak.
DTI said it also consulted three independent evaluators and mechanical engineers. The results of all evaluation are negative according to the report.
Despite of the result, victims still plan to file lawsuits against Mitsubishi Motors.
DTI will also conduct a national inquiry on Montero Sports owners to make sure their vehicles are safe.
A series of evaluation of the vehicle’s computer box in Germany or Singapore will be done in coming months according to the report.
Some owners believed DTI’s investigation is not enough due to lack of technology and experts.
/Lenny Trnidad/ Source: GMA Video
