03V028000: Reprogram Engine Control Computer (03V028000)

03V028000: REPROGRAM ENGINE CONTROL COMPUTER

NHTSA RECALL BULLETIN

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION

Model(s): 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander

Campaign No: 03V028000

Number of Affected Vehicles: 33000

Beginning Date of Manufacture: 2002 08 20

Ending Date of Manufacture: 2003 01 30

DEFECT 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.

CONSEQUENCE SUMMARY

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

CORRECTIVE SUMMARY

Dealers will reprogram the engine control computer to eliminate this condition.

OWNER NOTIFICATION

Owner notification is expected to begin during February 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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Eastern Time. For more information call (800) 424-9393 or (202) 366-0123. For the hearing impaired, call (800) 424-9153.