Recall
Mitsubishi Precis — 95V059000
NHTSA ID
95V059000
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Precis
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1995-03-22
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Units Affected
1,906
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL (94V-103.001). CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME.
Consequence
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.