Recall 04V542000: 1996 Mitsubishi Expo

Report received

Nov 10, 2004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi caribbean

Potentially affected

276vehicles

Model years

1996

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

On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient.

Possible consequence

Due to engine behavior, forces may pull on the radiator hose and the hose may come out, potentially leading to coolant leakage and subsequent overheating.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and install new radiator hose and have the hose clamp changed with modified ones. The recall began march 9, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi of caribbean at 787-251-8715.

Affected model years

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

• 1996 Mitsubishi Expo1 complaints