Recall 04V-197: 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 2003–2004 Mitsubishi Outlander

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. recall for trailer hitches, reported to NHTSA on Apr 26, 2004, covering about 2,175 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-197
Report date
Apr 26, 2004
Vehicles affected
2,175
Owners notified
May 28, 2004

The problem

Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.

The risk

Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.

The fix

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.

Notes

Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-004.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
ComponentTrailer Hitches
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V197000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mitsubishi Endeavor2004All years
Mitsubishi Outlander2003, 2004All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-197?

Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.

How is recall 04V-197 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.