Date: 30.01.2003
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles, during extremely low temperature conditions, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve. this ice build-up could cause the accelerator pedal to stick or not to return to idle after accelerating.
Consequencs:
Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
Notes:
Dealers will reprogram the engine control computer to eliminate this condition. owner notification began on january 29, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Date: 20.05.2003
Component: Electrical System > Wiring > Interior/under Dash
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi America
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. this water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt pre-tensioner, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.
Consequencs:
Electrical corrosion of the harness could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner to malfunction, the side air bag not to deploy and/or the brake lamps not to illuminate or to falsely illuminate.
Notes:
Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. in addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. the floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage or electrical corrosion. owner notification began june 23, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 01.09.2004
Component: Equipment > Other > Labels
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Description:
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequencs:
This does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Notes:
Mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Date: 03.11.2003
Component: Visibility > Windshield Wiper/washer
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Description:
On certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.
Consequencs:
if this occurs during severe weather and during vehicle's high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash.
Notes:
Dealers will replace the etacs module. owner notification began november 14, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
Date: 25.06.2014
Component: Steering > Hydraulic Power Assist > Hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Description:
Mitsubishi motors north america, inc. (mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 outlander vehicles equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission. additionally, mitusbishi is recalling certain 2007-2012 outlander vehicles that received replacement 6-speed automatic transmissions during servicing. the transmissions in these vehicles have insufficient clearance between the power steering pressure tube and the converter housing of the automatic transmission. as a result of the contact, the power steering pressure tube may develop a hole and leak power steering fluid.
Consequencs:
A power steering fluid leak could result in a loss of steering assistance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Notes:
Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pressure tube and return tube, free of charge. the recall began in august 2014. owners may contact mitsubishi customer service at 1-888-648-7820. mitsubishi's number for this recall is sr-14-006.
