1989 Mitsubishi Precis Recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1989 Mitsubishi Precis. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 95V059000Mar 22, 19951,906 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
  Covers: Mitsubishi Precis 1988–1989

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible 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.

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• 94V103001Oct 4, 199423,935 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
  Covers: Mitsubishi Precis 1988–1989

  Reported issue: The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.

  Possible consequence: This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems.

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• 91V225000Dec 31, 1991895,000 vehicles potentially affected
  Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
  Covers: Mitsubishi Precis 1987–1989, Hyundai Excel 1986–1989

  Reported issue: Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. The screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. Corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed…

  Possible consequence: The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.

  Remedy: Replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.

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