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Safety recall · 89V030000

Vehicle speed control Mitsubishi recall

MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER reported this recall to NHTSA on March 3, 1989. It covers about 7,500 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V030000
Reported
Mar 3, 1989
Vehicles
7,500
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

The engines are subject to throttle valve icing under certain conditions.

The risk

This may cause the throttle valve to stick and not allowthe engine rpm to return to idle which could cause an accident.

The fix

INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.

Contacts

System: engine/throttle valve.Vehicle description: passenger cars with v-6 engines.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mitsubishi dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V030000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1989 Mitsubishi Montero102B

Questions

Is the 89V030000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V030000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V030000 announced?

MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER reported it to NHTSA on March 3, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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