NHTSA recall 04V-138 (04V138000)

equipment recall reported March 23, 2004 - about 7,278 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V138000
Also written as: 04V-138
Reported: March 23, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~7,278
Component: equipment

What is being recalled

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES SOLD IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO, THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR) AND GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING (GAWR) AS STATED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL ARE IN ERROR.

Why it is dangerous

OVERLOADING CAN DAMAGE YOUR VEHICLE, ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE PERFORMANCE, INCLUDING HANDLING AND BRAKING, CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LABEL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI AT 1-888-648-7820.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-138 when calling a dealer.

Affected 1 model

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution - 2003

Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.

Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.

Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.