Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Manufacturer
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
What Happened
Your vehicle might have a special wiring harness and control module installed for towing, which helps connect and control your trailer. This module is like a computer that helps your vehicle talk to your trailer.
Risk if Unfixed
If the module gets too hot, it could catch fire, putting you and others at risk. This is a serious safety issue, and you should take immediate action to prevent it.
Free Fix
Your Mitsubishi dealer will replace the old harness with a new, safer one, at no cost to you. Stop using the current harness until the new one is installed, and contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820 to schedule the repair.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
OVERHEATING OF THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS MODULE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Original — Remedy
OWNERS ARE BEING REQUESTED TO STOP USING THE HARNESS UNTIL A NEWLY DESIGNED REPLACEMENT IS PROVIDED AND CAN BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 28, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.
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