1983 MITSUBISHI TREDIA Recalls (2)

Campaign:

82V109000 on 11/17/1982

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Manufactured:

02/28/1982 - 09/30/1982

Affected:

1,849

Defect:

On some of the involved vehicles, the fuel filler hose may break in a rear-end collision. the failure of the hose and resulting fuel leakage is not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".

Correction:

The dealer will install a fuel filter hose protector on the fuel filler hose to prevent fuel leakage at no charge to owner.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: fuel; fuel filler hose.consequences of defect: fuel may leak out of the filler hose after a rear-endcollision and, in the presence of an ignition source, a vehicle fire andsubsequent personal injury may result.

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Campaign:

83V057000 on 05/31/1983

Component:

Vehicle speed control

Affected:

7,799

Defect:

Snap pin could interfere with the throttle mechanism. if the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed, the throttle could become stuck in the open position. normally, when accelerator pedal is released, throttle closes and vehicle speed decreases.

Correction:

Metal will be removed from the choke housing cover to provide clearance for the throttle lever assembly. in addition, the clevis snap pin will be repositioned and a recall identification sticker will be installed if found necessary.

Notes:

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: engine; throttle control; clevis pin retainer.consequences of defect: if the throttle remains open, vehicle speed will notdecrease when accelerator pedal is released. loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.

1983 MITSUBISHI TREDIA TSB

Bulletin:

TT237

Component:

355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual

Summary:

This is a service newsletter (tech talk) that was sent out to dealers.

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