MITSUBISHI PRECIS 1988: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MITSUBISHI | PRECIS | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-04-14 | 1995-03-22 | 1995-03-31 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1989-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1906
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL "94V-103.001". CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.
SYSTEM: HEATER; WATER; DEFROSTER; HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
