Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Passenger Vehicles, The The Radiator Upper Hose ClaMPIng Is Insufficient.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
EXPO
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
04V542000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Due To Engine Behavior, Forces May Pull On The Radiator Hose And The Hose May Come Out, Potentially Leading To Coolant Leakage And Subsequent Overheating.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Install New Radiator Hose And Have The Hose Clamp Changed With Modified Ones. The Recall Began March 9, 2005. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi Of Caribbean At 787-251-8715.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Caribbean
Start Of Manufacture
19960524
End Of Manufacture
19960715
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
276
Date Owners Notified
20050315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20041110
Make Campaign Number
SR004-NNN