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1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse and Mitsubishi Caribbean Spyder recall: vehicle speed control

Mitsubishi Caribbean reported this safety recall on May 14, 1998. It covers about 100 vehicles.

vehicles affected
100
reported
May 14, 1998
owners notified
Sep 4, 1998

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles located in the caribbean. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
Risk
The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

Recall number 98V045003

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V045003

Is there a recall on the 1998 Mitsubishi Caribbean Eclipse and Mitsubishi Caribbean Spyder vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 98V045003, reported on May 14, 1998, covers about 100 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V045003?

Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.

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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