Recall 08V139000: 2004–2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor

Report received

Mar 26, 2008

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi motors north america…

Potentially affected

116,600vehicles

Model years

2004–2008

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

Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 my 2004-2006 endeavor passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.

Possible consequence

If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall will begin on july 7, 2008. Owners may 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
• 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor40 complaints
• 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor20 complaints
• 2007 Mitsubishi Endeavor21 complaints
• 2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor14 complaints