Vehicle recall 04V542000 · November 10, 2004
1996 Mitsubishi Expo
On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping is insufficient.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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 787-251-8715.
- Notes
- 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 (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V542000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 10, 2004
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
- Manufacturer campaign
- SR004-NNN
- Owner notification
- March 15, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 276
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Expo (1996): 1996
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