Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The Main Under Hood Electrical Wiring Harness May Have Insufficient Clearance Between The Engine Control Harness And The Exhaust Heat Shield. As A Result, The Harness Could Come In Contact With The Heat Shield, Which Could Result In Melting Of The Harness Insulation.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
DIAMANTE
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
02V100001
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Effect Of Defect
The Melting Of The Harness Insulation Could Result In Grounding Of The Crank Angle Sensor Wiring, Causing The Engine To Run Erratically Or Stop Suddenly, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect The Harness For Damage And, If None Is Evident, Will Tie The Harness Back To Prevent The Harness From Ever Coming Into Contact With The Heat Shield. Any Harness That Shows Evidence Of Damage Will Be Repaired As Necessary And Then Tied Back To Prevent Future Damage. Owner Notification Began May 13, 2002. 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi America
Start Of Manufacture
20010824
End Of Manufacture
20011126
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3885
Date Owners Notified
20020513
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020407