Mitsubishi Precis 1993
Model Precis made in 1993 by Mitsubishi got 7 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1993
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
94V080000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 08/01/1990 to 10/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 12890 | 06/30/1994 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 04/20/1994 | 05/03/1994 | 571 | 301 | |||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Transmission system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesitate and become noisy, which may have resulted in a crash. dealer had replaced engine. but problem still exists. *ak vehicle makes a ticking noise while being driven, vehicle is sluggish. steering wheel shimmies, 3 out of 4 tires have gone flat. vehicle at times would not move forward or would lurch forward. *slc | |||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Gas tank door failed. | |||
SUSPENSION | |||
01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Transmission system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesitate and become noisy, which may have resulted in a crash. dealer had replaced engine. but problem still exists. *ak vehicle makes a ticking noise while being driven, vehicle is sluggish. steering wheel shimmies, 3 out of 4 tires have gone flat. vehicle at times would not move forward or would lurch forward. *slc | |||
TIRES | |||
01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Transmission system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesitate and become noisy, which may have resulted in a crash. dealer had replaced engine. but problem still exists. *ak vehicle makes a ticking noise while being driven, vehicle is sluggish. steering wheel shimmies, 3 out of 4 tires have gone flat. vehicle at times would not move forward or would lurch forward. *slc | |||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
Transmission system malfunctioned, causing the vehicle to hesitate and become noisy, which may have resulted in a crash. dealer had replaced engine. but problem still exists. *ak vehicle makes a ticking noise while being driven, vehicle is sluggish. steering wheel shimmies, 3 out of 4 tires have gone flat. vehicle at times would not move forward or would lurch forward. *slc | |||
WHEELS - MULTI PIECE | |||
03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Wheel rims cause tires to go flat. *dsh |