Recalls for 1989 Mitsubishi Precis

3 recalls found.

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Precis

A flipped Mitsubishi Precis, run over by a tank, in the abandoned base housing at George AFB near Victorville, CA. There were several smashed cars left in strategic lines of sight used for infantry cover during wargames exercises. The engine block in this thing was crushed like an egg.

Shot March 2001, 160T film. Night, about 8 minutes, full moon, but overcast, yellow and purple-gelled strobe-flash.

It's all in the details.

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

Posted on: 1995-03-31
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.

Consequence
This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace incorrect valve stems.

Notes
System: heater; water; defroster; heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:HEATER CORE

Posted on: 1994-10-18
Description
The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.

Consequence
This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems.

Notes
System: heater, water, defroster, heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Posted on: 1992-01-06
Description
Deterioration of the reed valve subassembly may lead to a malfunction within the secondary air supply portion of the emission control system. The screws which attach the reeds to the reed valve subassembly may rust, and if the rusting becomes severe, the screw heads will erode and allow the reeds to separate from the reed valve subassembly. Corrosion may also occur on the reed valve subassembly, deforming the reed seats and preventing the reeds from closing properly. Separation of the reeds from the reed valve subassembly or improper closing of the reeds allow hot exhaust gases to flow backward into the plastic secondary air filter case when the vehicle is being driven. These hot exhaust gases may melt the secondary plastic air filter case.

Consequence
The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.

Corrective Action
Replace the reed valve subassembly with one whose metal components are fabricated from corrosion resistant stainless steel.

Notes
System: exhaust system.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: hyundai motor company will be performing this recall for the hyundaiexcel and for the mitsubishi precis.