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NHTSARecalled Mar 22, 1995 · #95V059000

HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLES INVOLVED ARE THOSE THAT HAD THE HEATER VALVE STEMS REPLACED IN AN EARLIER MITSUBISHI RECALL (94V-103.001). CERTAIN VEHICLES HAD AN INCORRECT VALVE STEM INSTALLED WHICH COULD CAUSE THE INCORRECT STEM TO LEAK AFTER A PERIOD OF TIME. THIS CAN RESULT IN A BURN INJURY TO THE FRONT SEAT PASSENGER'S FEET AND LEGS.

Product details

Product
HEATER:WATER:DEFROSTER:DEFOGGER:HEATER CORE:WATER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE INCORRECT VALVE STEMS.

View the official CPSC notice