Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #98V212000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V212000 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 17,079 affected units, MITSUBISHI/STOP LAMP, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. when the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. this can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V212000

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1998-09-08T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi/stop lamp

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 17,079

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. when the stop lamp switch was assembled, grease was inadvertently applied to the contact point. this can cause the contact point to heat up causing internal operation elements to melt allowing the swtich to become stuck in on or off position.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause the anti-lock braking system (abs) warning light to come on.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a relay and replace the brake lamp switch.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yt6v~wm8x-qud4

NHTSA ID: 98V212000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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