2003 Mitsubishi Outlander recall: interior/under dash
Mitsubishi America reported this safety recall on May 20, 2003. It covers about 43,649 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 43,649
- reported
- May 20, 2003
- owners notified
- Jun 23, 2003
- related complaints
- 9
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. This water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt pre-tensioner, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.
- Risk
- Electrical corrosion of the harness could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner to malfunction, the side air bag not to deploy and/or the brake lamps not to illuminate or to falsely illuminate.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. In addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. The floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage or electrical corrosion. Owner notification began june 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1‑800‑222‑0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.
Recall number 03V194000
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Outlander 2003 2003
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 03V194000
Is there a recall on the 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander interior/under dash?
Yes. Recall 03V194000, reported on May 20, 2003, covers about 43,649 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V194000?
Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. In addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. The floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage or electrical corrosion. Owner notification began june 23, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi america at 1‑800‑222‑0037 or mitsubishi caribbean at 1‑787‑251‑8715.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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