Recall 04V197000: 2003–2004 Mitsubishi Outlander and 1 other model

Report received

Apr 26, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi motors north america…

Potentially affected

2,175vehicles

Model years

2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.

Possible consequence

Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.

Remedy

Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor182 complaints
• 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander116 complaints
• 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander52 complaints