NHTSA recall 89V030000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 89V030000 |
| Manufacturer | MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER |
| Reported | 1989-03-03 |
| Owners notified | 1989-03-30 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Units potentially affected | 7500 |
What is wrong
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
What can happen
THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO STICK AND NOT ALLOWTHE ENGINE RPM TO RETURN TO IDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy
INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE/THROTTLE VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V-6 ENGINES.
| 1989 MITSUBISHI MONTERO | Built 1988-08-01 to 1989-02-01. |
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