VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME
— Recall Campaign #00V299003
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 135 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
00V299003
| Manufacturer: | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 26, 2000 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 00V299003 |
| Units affected: | 135 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
- Consequeces:
- PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
- Notes:
- ALL VEHICLES WERE REPAIRED AT DEALERS BEFORE SELLING TO CONSUMERS.CAMPAIGN IS 100% COMPLETED.