Auto Recall Date:
APR 20, 1994
Vehicle Component:
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12890
Model Affected
1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
1990 Mitsubishi Precis Defect Summary:
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Defect Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy:
MITSUBISHI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
12890
Notes:
MITSUBISHI AMERICA
Auto Recall Date:
MAR 15, 1990
Vehicle Component:
WHEELS:CENTER SECTION
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2281
Model Affected
1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS
1990 Mitsubishi Precis Defect Summary:
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
Defect Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Remedy:
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
Estimated Vehicles Affected:
2281
Notes:
HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA