1990 Mitsubishi Precis
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Mitsubishi Precis. Newest first.
The vehicles failed the lateral moving barrier impact test requirements of fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity." the fuel leakage from the gas tank exceeded the maximum allowable amount of spillage.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of an accident, the fuel spillage can result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Mitsubishi has developed an appropriate countermeasure that will comply with all requirements of fmvss 301.
Lock washer located under the nut that secures the front hub to the drive shaft may have had improper heat treatment and could crack.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause wheel bearing freeplay and could result in bearing damage, and possible loss of vehicle control through wheel failure.
Remedy
Replace lock washer on each front wheel and repair area around lock washer as necessary.
Owner complaints
2 complaints
Latest complaints
- Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission bearing failed, causing transmission to grind. *ak
- Power train › Clutch assembly · Power train › Manual transmission
Transmission gear box noisy/hard shifting.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10170852This Technical Service Bulletin updates the door adjustment procedure in the Body Section of the applicable service manuals.
- 10169006This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
- 10163703This is a Technical Service Bulletin sent to dealers. This bulletin supersedes TSB-18-00-003, issued April, 2018, to add updated information for Carrying Capacity Reduced Label.
- 10130469This is a service newsletter (Tech Talk) that was sent out to dealers.
Every Mitsubishi Precis model year
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