Vehicle speed controlRecall 89V-030 · 1989 Mitsubishi Montero
MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER recall 89V-030 covers 7,500 1989 Mitsubishi Montero for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on March 3, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The risk
THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO STICK AND NOT ALLOWTHE ENGINE RPM TO RETURN TO IDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.
SYSTEM: ENGINE/THROTTLE VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V-6 ENGINES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1988 to February 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.