2003 MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER Recall 53855 Details
 

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NHTSA Campaign #:	03V194000
Make:	Mitsubishi
Model:	Outlander
Year:	2003
Component:	Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash
Manufacturers Involved:	Mitsubishi america
Begin Date Of Manufacturing:	08/20/2002
End Date Of Manufacturing:	04/11/2003
Recall Type:	V
Potential Number Of Units Affected:	43649
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	06/23/2003
Recall Initiator:	Mfr
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	Mitsubishi motors north america, inc.
Date Report Received By ODI:	05/20/2003
Date Added To File:	05/28/2003
Defect Summary:	On certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. this water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt pre-tensioner, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.
Consequence Summary:	Electrical corrosion of the harness could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner to malfunction, the side air bag not to deploy and/or the brake lamps not to illuminate or to falsely illuminate.
Corrective Action:	Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. in addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. the floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage or electrical corrosion. owner notification began june 23, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1-800-222-0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Further Notes:	Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration¿s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander Electrical system:wiring:interior/under dash Recall