Mitsubishi Precis 1988

Model Precis made in 1988 by Mitsubishi got 4 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, seats and visibility. The car had one investigation (visibility). There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, visibility. The car has one 1.5l engine.

Precis year 1988

Model
Recalls
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Car dealers

Model 1988

Engine [L]	Cylinders	Transmission	Drive	Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined)	Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)	Fuel	Fuel cost	Class	Release date
( 1.5L)	4	Lockup/automatic, 3 gears	FWD	27/31/29	30/40/34	Regular	$ 518	3	870904
( 1.5L)	4	Manual, 4 gears	FWD	27/33/30	30/42/35	Regular	$ 500	3	870904
( 1.5L)	4	Manual, 5 gears	FWD	28/37/31	31/47/36	Regular	$ 484	3	870904

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
91V225000	HYUNDAI MOTOR AMERICA		V (Vehicle)	895000	01/20/1992	ODI	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	12/31/1991	01/06/1992
Defect Summary	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 Summary	The melting plastic air filter case may lead to a firein the engine compartment.
Corrective Summary	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.
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
94V103001	MITSUBISHI AMERICA	from 04/01/1988 to 04/01/1989	V (Vehicle)	23935	10/24/1994	ODI	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	10/04/1994	10/18/1994
Defect Summary	The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. high coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.
Consequence Summary	This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
Corrective Summary	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.
95V059000	MITSUBISHI AMERICA	from 04/01/1988 to 04/01/1989	V (Vehicle)	1906	04/14/1995	MFR	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	03/22/1995	03/31/1995
Defect Summary	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 Summary	This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
Corrective Summary	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.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
PE94003	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	01/14/1994	06/10/1994	HEATER CORE FAILURE	94V103000
	There is no summary currently available
PE94003	MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.	01/14/1994	06/10/1994	HEATER CORE FAILURE	94V103001
	There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
08/18/2003	85780	1	12/13/1987
	Gear shift rod on my 1988 mitsubishi precis broke off from the gear shift. *ak
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER
05/23/1994		3
	Front seats collapsed during rear end collision, attorney for client. *skd
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
05/03/1995		1
	Heater core valve stems failed, resulting in a fire prior to/after recall repairs (95v-059). *ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
04/16/1995		6
	Heater core recall repairs refused due to unavailability of parts. (94v-103001) *aw

Car dealers selling

State	City	Zip	Name	Phone
CA	COLMA	94014	SERRAMONTE MITSUBISHI, INC.	415 991 4100