NHTSA recall 04V-197 (04V197000)

trailer hitches recall reported April 26, 2004 - about 2,175 vehicles affected.

NHTSA campaign number: 04V197000
Also written as: 04V-197
Manufacturer number: SR-04-004
Reported: April 26, 2004
Vehicles affected: ~2,175
Component: trailer hitches

What is being recalled

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN EQUIPPED WITH DEALER-INSTALLED TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS AND CONTROL MODULE. THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CAN OVERHEAT.

Why it is dangerous

OVERHEATING OF THE TRAILER HITCH WIRING HARNESS MODULE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

The fix (free at any franchised dealer)

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.

Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 04V-197 when calling a dealer.

Affected 2 models

Mitsubishi Endeavor - 2004

Mitsubishi Outlander - 2003, 2004

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

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