THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
— Recall Campaign #89V030000
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 7,500 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V030000
| Manufacturer: | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 03, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V030000 |
| Units affected: | 7,500 |
- Description:
- THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
- Consequeces:
- THIS MAY CAUSE THE THROTTLE VALVE TO STICK AND NOT ALLOWTHE ENGINE RPM TO RETURN TO IDLE WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL A HEATED ADAPTER PLATE.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: ENGINE/THROTTLE VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH V-6 ENGINES.