| Make : MITSUBISHI | Model : MONTERO | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880801 - 19890201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V030000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19890330 | Date Received by ODI: 19890303 | Date Added to Database: 19890313 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7500 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. |
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Consequence:
THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO STICK AND NOT ALLOWTHE ENGINE RPM TO RETURN TO IDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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). |
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