Recall 04V-542
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN recalled the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo: Engine and engine cooling (cooling system, radiator assembly).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 04V-542
- Reported
- November 10, 2004
- Vehicles affected
- 276 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient.
The risk
Due to engine behavior, forces may pull on the radiator hose and the hose may come out, potentially leading to coolant leakage and subsequent overheating.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and install new radiator hose and have the hose clamp changed with modified ones. The recall began march 9, 2005. Owners should contact mitsubishi of caribbean at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-nnn.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Expo 1996