Vehicle recall 83V057000 · May 23, 1983

Mitsubishi Cordia and Tredia

Snap pin could interfere with the throttle mechanism.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Snap pin could interfere with the throttle mechanism. If the accelerator pedal is heavily depressed, the throttle could become stuck in the open position. Normally, when accelerator pedal is released, throttle closes and vehicle speed decreases.
Remedy: Metal will be removed from the choke housing cover to provide clearance for the throttle lever assembly. In addition, the clevis snap pin will be repositioned and a recall identification sticker will be installed if found necessary.
Notes: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.system: engine; throttle control; clevis pin retainer.consequences of defect: if the throttle remains open, vehicle speed will notdecrease when accelerator pedal is released. Loss of vehicle control and anaccident could result.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 83V057000
Reported to NHTSA: May 23, 1983
Filed by: MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER
Owner notification: May 31, 1983
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,799
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control

Recall 83V057000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mitsubishi Cordia (1983): 1983
Mitsubishi Tredia (1983): 1983

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