Vehicle recall 94V103001 · October 4, 1994
1988-1989 Mitsubishi Precis
The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The heater control valve stem does not meet the material specifications. High coolant temperatures can cause the stem to leak.
- Consequence
- This can result in a burn injury to the front seat passenger's feet and legs.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace defective valve stems.
- Notes
- System: heater, water, defroster, heater core.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V103001
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 4, 1994
- Filed by
- MITSUBISHI AMERICA
- Owner notification
- October 24, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 23,935
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Heater core
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mitsubishi Precis (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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