Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V045001 Reported March 3, 1998

Mitsubishi/throttle pedal interference

Q: What is recall 98V045001?

NHTSA recall 98V045001 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on March 3, 1998. It addresses: Mitsubishi/throttle pedal interference. The recall affects approximately 20,974 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · N/A · 20,974 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

98V045001

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

20,974

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 3, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.

Safety Consequence

The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 98V045001 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 98V045001

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 98V045001?

NHTSA recall 98V045001 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on March 3, 1998. It addresses: Mitsubishi/throttle pedal interference. The recall affects approximately 20,974 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V045001 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.