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1994 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

the vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.

Corrective Action

in the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.

1993 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

the vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.

Corrective Action

in the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.

1992 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

the vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.

Corrective Action

in the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.

1991 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

the vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.

Corrective Action

in the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.

1990 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Wheels:Center Section

Consequence of Defect

lock washer located under the nut that secures the front hub to the drive shaft may have had improper heat treatment and could crack.

Corrective Action

this could cause wheel bearing freeplay and could result in bearing damage, and possible loss of vehicle control through wheel failure.

Recall Notes

replace lock washer on each front wheel and repair area around lock washer as necessary.

1990 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline

Consequence of Defect

the vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.

Corrective Action

in the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.

1989 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace incorrect valve stems.

1989 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. high coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.

Corrective Action

this can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems.

1989 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Consequence of Defect

deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. the screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed seats and preventing the reeds from closing properly. separation of the reeds from the reed valve subassembly or improper closing of the reeds allow hot exhaust gases to flow backward into the plastic secondary air filter case when the vehicle is being driven. these hot exhaust gases may melt the secondary plastic air filter case.

Corrective Action

the melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.

Recall Notes

replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.

1988 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace incorrect valve stems.

1988 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Visibility:Defroster/Defogger System:Windshield:Heater Core

Consequence of Defect

the heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. high coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.

Corrective Action

this can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.

Recall Notes

dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems.

1988 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Consequence of Defect

deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. the screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed seats and preventing the reeds from closing properly. separation of the reeds from the reed valve subassembly or improper closing of the reeds allow hot exhaust gases to flow backward into the plastic secondary air filter case when the vehicle is being driven. these hot exhaust gases may melt the secondary plastic air filter case.

Corrective Action

the melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.

Recall Notes

replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.

1987 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads

Consequence of Defect

vehicle may fail to conform to the brake fade and recovery portion of fmvss 105.

Corrective Action

there may be a loss of braking efficiency duringrepeated hard application of brakes which could result in a crash without priorwarning.

Recall Notes

replace front brake pads with newly designed semi metallic brake pads.

1987 Mitsubishi Precis

Component

Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System

Consequence of Defect

deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. the screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed seats and preventing the reeds from closing properly. separation of the reeds from the reed valve subassembly or improper closing of the reeds allow hot exhaust gases to flow backward into the plastic secondary air filter case when the vehicle is being driven. these hot exhaust gases may melt the secondary plastic air filter case.

Corrective Action

the melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.

Recall Notes

replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.