NHTSA recall 02V100001
Electrical System · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: On certain passenger vehicles, the main under hood electrical wiring harness may have insufficient clearance between the engine control harness and the exhaust heat shield. As a result, the harness could come in contact with the heat shield, which could result in melting of the harness insulation.
Why it matters: The melting of the harness insulation could result in grounding of the crank angle sensor wiring, causing the engine to run erratically or stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will inspect the harness for damage and, if none is evident, will tie the harness back to prevent the harness from ever coming into contact with the heat shield. Any harness that shows evidence of damage will be repaired as necessary and then tied back to prevent future damage. Owner…
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All model years NHTSA lists
2002 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 02V100001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.