Defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater coreRecall 95V-059 · 1988–1989 Mitsubishi Precis
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recall 95V-059 covers 1,906 1988–1989 Mitsubishi Precis for a defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1995.
Source: NHTSA recall 95V059000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL (94V-103.001). CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.
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 INCORRECT 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, PLEASE CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-800-222-0037. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY 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.