Mitsubishi Motors has recalled almost 300,000 kei-class small cars in Japan due to engine oil leaks.
The recall covered nine small models, including the Minica and the eK Wagon as well as two models supplied on an OEM basis to Nissan, the company told the AFP news agency.
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The 299,320 vehicles involved, produced between July 2001 and April 2006, were not sold outside Japan, the company said.
A faulty engine part could trigger an oil leak and light the oil pressure gauge on the dashboard. In a worst case scenario internal parts could be damaged, leading to engine failure, a company spokesman said.
A total of 112 malfunctions had been reported since December 2004, with cars breaking down completely in three cases, the spokesman added.
Mitsubishi recalled about 250,000 vehicles in Japan over a similar problem in November 2010, AFP noted.
