Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V194000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V194000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 43,649 affected units, MITSUBISHI/ELECTRICAL CORROSION, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. this water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt pre-tensioner, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. in addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. the floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage or electrical corrosion. owner notification began june 23, 2003. 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 america at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V194000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-05-20T00:00:00
Subject: Mitsubishi/electrical corrosion
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 43,649

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. this water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt pre-tensioner, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.
Consequence Summary: Electrical corrosion of the harness could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner to malfunction, the side air bag not to deploy and/or the brake lamps not to illuminate or to falsely illuminate.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. in addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. the floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage or electrical corrosion. owner notification began june 23, 2003. 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 america at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-7u9v~nm5d_c2n6
NHTSA ID: 03V194000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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