Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
OUTLANDER
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V028000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
Failure To Return To Idle Could Result In A Vehicle Crash Without Warning.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi America
Start Of Manufacture
20020820
End Of Manufacture
20030130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
31000
Date Owners Notified
20030129
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030130
Make Campaign Number
SR-03-001