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Recall - Emission Control Label Replacement

NO.: SC-93-002
DATE: April, 1993
MODEL: 1992-93 Expo LRV, 1993 Mirage

SUBJECT:
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL
INFORMATION LABEL REPLACEMENT

PURPOSE





The Vehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) label must be replaced on a limited number of 1992-93 Expo LRV and 1993 Mirage vehicles equipped with a 1.8L engine. The old label shows an incorrect valve adjustment specification. A letter, with label enclosed, has been sent to the affected vehicle owners instructing them to install the VECI label themselves. A sample customer notification letter appears in this bulletin. Vehicle owners who do not want to install the new label themselves have been advised by Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) to ask their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to install the label, at no charge.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1. 1992-93 Expo LRV, Federal and California emission certified vehicles, equipped with a 1.8L engine.

2. 1993 Mirage, Federal and California emission certified vehicles, equipped with a 1.8L engine.

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

All customers with affected vehicles will receive one label along with their notification letter. Dealers with unsold units will receive replacement labels along with this bulletin. Should a customer misplace their label, a replacement can be obtained by contacting your District Service Manager.

PARTS INFORMATION





Note:
NO labels should be ordered for this campaign. Dealers with affected vehicles will receive labels with this bulletin.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NONE - No claim should be filed for this Service Campaign.

LABEL INSTALLATION





Open the hood. Locate the VECI label. Using the table below, verify the correct label part number. Carefully clean the old label of dirt and residue. Remove the backing strip from the new label and apply over the existing label.