Mitsubishi Recall SR-03-001: Mitsubishi/Throttle Icing

2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash without warning.

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Summary
On certain sport utility vehicles, during extremely low temperature conditions, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve. This ice build-up could cause the accelerator pedal to stick or not to return to idle after accelerating.
Actions
Dealers will reprogram the engine control computer to eliminate this condition. Owner notification began on January 29, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.
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Date Announced
JAN 30, 2003
Vehicles Affected
31,000
Mitsubishi Recall #
SR-03-001
NHTSA Campaign #
03V028000
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