1990 MITSUBISHI PRECIS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

90V053000 on 03/27/1990

Component:

Wheels:center section

Manufactured:

12/31/1989 - 01/31/1990

Affected:

2,281

Defect:

Lock washer located under the nut that secures the front hub to the drive shaft may have had improper heat treatment and could crack.

Consequence:

This could cause wheel bearing freeplay and could result in bearing damage, and possible loss of vehicle control through wheel failure.

Correction:

Replace lock washer on each front wheel and repair area around lock washer as necessary.

Notes:

System: front wheels.vehicle description: passenger cars.

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Campaign:

94V080000 on 05/02/1994

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline

Manufactured:

07/31/1990 - 09/30/1993

Affected:

12,890

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.

Correction:

Mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.

Notes:

System: fuel; fuel systems; fmvss 301.vehicle description: 3 and 4 door passenger vehicles.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact mitsubishi service center at 1-800-222-0037. also, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.

1990 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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