Defect Description For Recall
Certain Sport Utility Vehicles May Have Been Equipped With Dealer-Installed Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness And Control Module. The Electronic Control Module Can Overheat.
Make Of Vehicle
MITSUBISHI
Model Of Vehicle
OUTLANDER
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V197000
Component Description
Trailer Hitches
Effect Of Defect
Overheating Of The Trailer Hitch Wiring Harness Module Could Result In A Fire.
Fix Defect
Owners Are Being Requested To Stop Using The Harness Until A Newly Designed Replacement Is Provided And Can Be Installed By The Dealer. The Recall Began On May 28, 2004. Owners Should Contact Mitsubishi At 1-888-648-7820.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2175
Date Owners Notified
20040528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20040426
Make Campaign Number
SR-04-004