MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER: Safety Recalls in 1983

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by MITSUBISHI MANUFACTURING AMER in 1983. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 23, 1983

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

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.

NHTSA ID: 83V057000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 7,799

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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