1983 Mitsubishi Tredia
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Mitsubishi Tredia. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1983 Mitsubishi Tredia. Newest first.
Snap pin could interfere with the throttle mechanism. If the accelerator pedal IS heavily depressed, the throttle could become stuck in the open position. Normally, when accelerator pedal IS released, throttle closes and vehicle speed decreases.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Metal will be removed from the choke housing cover to provide clearance for the throttle lever assembly. In addition, the clevis snap pin will be repositioned and a recall identification sticker will be installed if found necessary.
On some of the involved vehicles, the fuel filler hose may break in a rear-end collision. The failure of the hose and resulting fuel leakage IS not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 301, "fuel system integrity".
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will install a fuel filter hose protector on the fuel filler hose to prevent fuel leakage at no charge to owner.
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
No safety defect trend has been detected.===
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.
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