Mitsubishi recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Mitsubishi is recalling certain model year 2006-2008 endeavor with manual air conditioning. Due to an incorrect heater (HVAC) controller signal, the air flow from the air vents may randomly change direction and/or the temperature may briefly cycle between hot and cold.
What could happen
This condition could affect defroster performance, resulting in poor windshield visibility and potentially cause a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect for damage and if necessary repair the mode door shaft free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2010. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
Vehicles covered
- Mitsubishi Endeavor 2006–2008
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V514000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 20, 2010
- Owners notified
- Dec 7, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 19,410
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 16, 2006 to Jan 28, 2008
- Part
- Electrical system › Software
- Maker's own recall number
- SR-10-03
Notes
Mitsubishi safety recall no.sr-10-03.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mitsubishi recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 25, 2010
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.