Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V429000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V429000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 394 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/ETACS, component: VISIBILITY, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the etacs module. owner notification began november 14, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
Recall Overview
NHTSA ID: 03V429000
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2003-11-03T00:00:00
Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/etacs
Component: Visibility
Potentially Affected Units: 394
Details
MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.
Consequence Summary: If this occurs during severe weather and during vehicle's high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the etacs module. owner notification began november 14, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.
Safety Information
Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A
Metadata
SID: row-s68e~qy7k.xqsp
NHTSA ID: 03V429000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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