Mitsubishi Recall 95V059000: Visibility, Defroster/defogger/hvac System, Heater Core

NHTSA recall 95V059000 · announced March 22, 1995 · filed by Mitsubishi America · 1,906 units affected

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.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Mitsubishi Precis
• 1989 Mitsubishi Precis

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.