MITSUBISHI MONTERO 1989: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 89V030000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | MONTERO | 1989 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1989-03-30 | 1989-03-03 | 1989-03-13 |
Production Dates: 1988-08-01 - 1989-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Consequence
THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO STICK AND NOT ALLOWTHE ENGINE RPM TO RETURN TO IDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE/THROTTLE VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V-6 ENGINES.
