NHTSA recall 04V542000
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Mitsubishi Expo
Reported Nov 10, 2004276 vehicles affectedMITSUBISHI CARIBBEANMaker’s number SR004-NNNBuilt May 24, 1996 – Jul 15, 1996
The defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the the radiator upper hose clamping IS insufficient.
The risk
Due to engine behavior, forces may pull on the radiator hose and the hose may come out, potentially leading to coolant leakage and subsequent overheating.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and install new radiator hose and have the hose clamp changed with modified ones. the recall began march 9, 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi of caribbean at 787-251-8715.