1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS Recalls (3)

Campaign:
91V225000 on 01/05/1992
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Affected:
895,000
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
94V103001 on 10/17/1994
Component:
Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Manufactured:
03/31/1988 - 03/31/1989
Affected:
23,935
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
95V059000 on 03/30/1995
Component:
Visibility:defroster/defogger system:windshield:heater core
Manufactured:
03/31/1988 - 03/31/1989
Affected:
1,906
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

1988 MITSUBISHI PRECIS 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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