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Mitsubishi Montero Recall 89V030: Vehicle Speed Control

NHTSA campaign 89V030, reported March 3, 1989, 7,500 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V030MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER
Component
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Problem
THE ENGINES ARE SUBJECT TO THROTTLE VALVE ICING UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Montero1989