NHTSA recall campaign
95V059000
ManufacturerMITSUBISHI AMERICAReported1995-03-22Affected1,906 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →