NHTSA recall 04V197000
Trailer Hitches · Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.
Why it matters: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor, 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander, 2004 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 04V197000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.