Vehicle recall 89V030000 · March 3, 1989
1989 Mitsubishi Montero
The engines are subject to throttle valve icing under certain conditions.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The engines are subject to throttle valve icing under certain conditions.
- Consequence
- This may cause the throttle valve to stick and not allowthe engine rpm to return to idle which could cause an accident.
- Remedy
- Install a heated adapter plate.
- Notes
- System: engine/throttle valve.vehicle description: passenger cars with V-6 engines.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V030000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 3, 1989
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER
- Owner notification
- March 30, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 7,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Montero (1989): 1989
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