Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
OUTLANDER
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
03V194000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi America
Start Of Manufacture
20020820
End Of Manufacture
20030411
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43649
Date Owners Notified
20030623
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20030520