1983 MITSUBISHI TREDIA RECALL - #83V057000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SNAP PIN COULD INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE MECHANISM. IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS HEAVILY DEPRESSED, THE THROTTLE COULD BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. NORMALLY, WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, THROTTLE CLOSES AND VEHICLE SPEED DECREASES.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1983 MITSUBISHI TREDIA |
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| Manufacturer |
MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
6/1/1983 |
| Influenced by |
MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER |
| Owners Notified on |
5/31/1983 |
| # Affected |
7,799 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
SNAP PIN COULD INTERFERE WITH THE THROTTLE MECHANISM. IF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS HEAVILY DEPRESSED, THE THROTTLE COULD BECOME STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. NORMALLY, WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, THROTTLE CLOSES AND VEHICLE SPEED DECREASES. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
METAL WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE CHOKE HOUSING COVER TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE THROTTLE LEVER ASSEMBLY. IN ADDITION, THE CLEVIS SNAP PIN WILL BE REPOSITIONED AND A RECALL IDENTIFICATION STICKER WILL BE INSTALLED IF FOUND NECESSARY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.SYSTEM: ENGINE; THROTTLE CONTROL; CLEVIS PIN RETAINER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE THROTTLE REMAINS OPEN, VEHICLE SPEED WILL NOTDECREASE WHEN ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1983 MITSUBISHI TREDIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, FILLER PIPE AND CAP
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