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Safety recall · 89V128000

Electrical system: wiring Mitsubishi, Plymouth recall

DIAMOND-STAR MOTORS reported this recall to NHTSA on July 31, 1989. It covers about 5,510 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V128000
Reported
Jul 31, 1989
Vehicles
5,510
Area
Electrical system

The problem

Wiring harness for the headlamps may break due to the stress created by the headlamp pop up devices.

The risk

Breakage of the wiring harness causes loss ofheadlamp illumination which could have a potential for an accident.

The fix

Headlamp wiring harness routing will be modified and damaged wires repaired.

Contacts

System: electrical, underhood wiring harness.Vehicle description: passenger cars.

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, Plymouth dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V128000.
  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
1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse497C
1990 Plymouth Laser294D

Questions

Is the 89V128000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. DIAMOND-STAR MOTORS's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V128000?

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 89V128000 announced?

DIAMOND-STAR MOTORS reported it to NHTSA on July 31, 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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