Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V100001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V100001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 3,885 affected units, MITSUBISHI/WIRING HARNESS, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, the main under hood electrical wiring harness may have insufficient clearance between the engine control harness and the exhaust heat shield. as a result, the harness could come in contact with the heat shield, which could result in melting of the harness insulation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the harness for damage and, if none is evident, will tie the harness back to prevent the harness from ever coming into contact with the heat shield. any harness that shows evidence of damage will be repaired as necessary and then tied back to prevent future damage. owner notification began may 13, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V100001
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2002-04-07T00:00:00
Subject: Mitsubishi/wiring harness
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 3,885

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles, the main under hood electrical wiring harness may have insufficient clearance between the engine control harness and the exhaust heat shield. as a result, the harness could come in contact with the heat shield, which could result in melting of the harness insulation.
Consequence Summary: The melting of the harness insulation could result in grounding of the crank angle sensor wiring, causing the engine to run erratically or stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the harness for damage and, if none is evident, will tie the harness back to prevent the harness from ever coming into contact with the heat shield. any harness that shows evidence of damage will be repaired as necessary and then tied back to prevent future damage. owner notification began may 13, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5tww-h324.gasd
NHTSA ID: 02V100001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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