Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 94V-103 · 1988–1989 Mitsubishi Precis
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 94V-103 covers 23,935 1988–1989 Mitsubishi Precis for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V103001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE HEATER CONTROL VALVE STEM DOES NOT MEET THE MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH COOLANT TEMPERATURES CAN CAUSE THE STEM TO LEAK.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE DEFECTIVE VALVE STEMS.
SYSTEM: HEATER, WATER, DEFROSTER, HEATER CORE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 April 1, 1988 to April 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- HEATER CORE FAILURENHTSA