NHTSA Recall 89V030000
Filed by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Component: Vehicle Speed Control. Reported 1989-03-03. An estimated 7,500 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Risk
THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO STICK AND NOT ALLOWTHE ENGINE RPM TO RETURN TO IDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ENGINE/THROTTLE VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V-6 ENGINES.
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