Recall ID # 04V197000 - TRAILER HITCHES
| Recall Date: |
APR 26, 2004 |
| Component: |
TRAILER HITCHES |
| Model Affected: |
ENDEAVOR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
2175
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
APR 26, 2004
Model Affected:
2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR
Summary:
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
OVERHEATING OF THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS MODULE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO STOP USING THE HARNESS UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT IS PROVIDED AND CAN BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Potential Units Affected:
2175
Notes:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. SR-04-004
Recall ID # 04V279000 - SEATS
| Recall Date: |
JUN 07, 2004 |
| Component: |
SEATS |
| Model Affected: |
ENDEAVOR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
1211
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
JUN 07, 2004
Model Affected:
2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE FOOT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT RISER MAY DEVELOP A CRACK, RESULTING IN REDUCED STRENGTH OF THE SEAT ANCHORAGE.
Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT COULD BECOME DETACHED, INCREASING THE RISK OF OCCUPANT INJURY.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DRIVER'S SEAT BRACKET TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT REQUIRES REPLACEMENT. IF SO, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE IT WITH A NEW, IMPROVED PART. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Potential Units Affected:
1211
Notes:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. SR-04-006
Recall ID # 04V428000 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Recall Date: |
SEP 01, 2004 |
| Component: |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Model Affected: |
ENDEAVOR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
100432
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
SEP 01, 2004
Model Affected:
2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR
Summary:
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.
Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Remedy:
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.
Potential Units Affected:
100432
Notes:
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Recall ID # 05V069000 - PARKING BRAKE
| Recall Date: |
MAR 02, 2005 |
| Component: |
PARKING BRAKE |
| Model Affected: |
ENDEAVOR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
65436
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 02, 2005
Model Affected:
2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR
Summary:
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE PARKING BRAKE PEDAL CABLE LOCK NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATION. THE LOCK NUT MAY LOOSEN AND COME OFF, WHICH WILL REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PARKING BRAKE.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL IF THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT PLACED INTO THE "PARK" POSITION AND THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A SLOPE, THUS RAISING THE POSSIBILITY OF A CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND TIGHTEN THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE LOCK NUT, IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN FEBRUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-5500.
Potential Units Affected:
65436
Notes:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. SR-05-001
Recall ID # 08V139000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
| Recall Date: |
MAR 26, 2008 |
| Component: |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
| Model Affected: |
ENDEAVOR |
| Potential Units Affected: |
116600
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 26, 2008
Model Affected:
2004 MITSUBISHI ENDEAVOR
Summary:
MITSUBISHI IS RECALLING 120,000 MY 2004-2006 ENDEAVOR PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VEHICLE USE, THE IGNITION KEY INTERLOCK CABLE (WHICH IS A COMPONENT OF THE INTERLOCK SYSTEM) MAY ALLOW THE INTERLOCKING CAM TO FALL FORWARD AND ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION SWITCH WHEN THE GEARSHIFT MECHANISM IS NOT IN THE PARK POSITION.
Consequence:
IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REMOVING THE KEY AND FAILS TO ENGAGE THE PARKING BRAKE, THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THESE VEHICLES FOR THE REPORTED CONDITION. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON JULY 7, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
Potential Units Affected:
116600
Notes:
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.