NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Mitsubishi Expo
The 1996 Mitsubishi Expo has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Mitsubishi dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1996 Mitsubishi Expo. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #04V542000Reported November 10, 2004 · MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN
Defect description
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE THE RADIATOR UPPER HOSE CLAMPING IS INSUFFICIENT.
Safety consequence
DUE TO ENGINE BEHAVIOR, FORCES MAY PULL ON THE RADIATOR HOSE AND THE HOSE MAY COME OUT, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO COOLANT LEAKAGE AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHEATING.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL NEW RADIATOR HOSE AND HAVE THE HOSE CLAMP CHANGED WITH MODIFIED ONES. THE RECALL BEGAN MARCH 9, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MITSUBISHI OF CARIBBEAN AT 787-251-8715.
Notes
MITSUBISHI RECALL NO. SR-04-NNN. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).