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1996 Mitsubishi Expo recall: radiator assembly

Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on November 10, 2004. It covers about 276 vehicles.

vehicles affected
276
reported
Nov 10, 2004
owners notified
Mar 15, 2005

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly

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

Recall number 04V542000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 04V542000

Is there a recall on the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo radiator assembly?

Yes. Recall 04V542000, reported on November 10, 2004, covers about 276 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 04V542000?

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.

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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