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on certain sport utility vehicles located in the caribbean, due to a software programming error in the electronic timing and control system (etacs), while using the intermittent wiper mode, the intermittent wiper sweep time interval may increase as much as 6.8 second between wiper sweeps.

Corrective Action

if this occurs during severe weather and during vehicleøs high-speed operation, the driver visibility would be reduced, which could lead to a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the etacs module. owner notification began november 14, 2003. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-800-981-0452.

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.

Corrective Action

this does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recall Notes

mitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.

2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. the electronic control module can overheat.

Corrective Action

overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. the recall began on may 28, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

Corrective Action

this does not meet the requirements of the standard.

Recall Notes

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

on certain sport utility vehicles, during extremely low temperature conditions, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve. this ice build-up could cause the accelerator pedal to stick or not to return to idle after accelerating.

Corrective Action

failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash without warning.

Recall Notes

dealers will reprogram the engine control computer to eliminate this condition. owner notification began on january 29, 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 at 1-800-222-0037.

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Component

Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility and passenger vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 225, øchild restraint anchorage systems.ø the ownerøs manual does not contain a step-by-step description for headrest adjustment when installing a child restraint system (crs) tether strap.

Corrective Action

if the tether strap is improperly installed to the tether anchor, the child safety seat may not be sufficient restrained. in the event of a crash, the child could be injured.

Recall Notes

a letter outlining the problem will be sent to owners along with a sticker containing the correct instructions as well as instructions on where to affix the sticker in the ownerøs manual. the recall began on march 29, 2004. owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Component

Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

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.

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Component

Trailer Hitches

Consequence of Defect

certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. the electronic control module can overheat.

Corrective Action

overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.