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Recall - Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram Label: Overview

NO.: SC-96-003

DATE: June, 1996

MODEL: 1996 3000GT & Spyder-VR-4

SUBJECT:
VACUUM HOSE ROUTING DIAGRAM LABEL SERVICE CAMPAIGN

PURPOSE
The Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram label on a limited number of 1996 model year 3000GT VR-4 and 3000GT Spyder VR-4 vehicles is incorrect and must be changed. A letter, with label enclosed, is being sent to all owners of affected vehicles instructing them to install the Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram label themselves. A copy of the customer notification letter is included with this bulletin. Vehicle owners who do not want to install the label are advised to ask their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to install the label at no charge.

Dealers with unsold affected units in inventory must install a new label on each of these vehicles. A supply of labels for unsold units will be sent to each dealer.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

1996 3000GT VR-4
1996 3000GT Spyder VR-4

LABEL INSTALLATION






1. Open the hood, locate the Vacuum Hose Routing Diagram label, and inspect the part number printed on the label. If the part number is MD327296, proceed with step 2 and install the new label. If the part number is MD342291,the label is the new correct label and does not require replacement.

2. Clean the old label thoroughly of all dirt and residue.

3. Carefully peel the backing strip from the new label and apply over the existing label.

PARTS INFORMATION

New Vacuum Hose Routing Label Previous Label
MD342291 MD327296






All customers will receive one label along with their notification letter. Dealers with unsold units will receive replacement labels (MD342291) with this bulletin. If a customer misplaces or loses the label a replacement can be obtained from your District Service Manager. DO NOT order replacement labels for this Service Campaign through the parts system.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

NONE - Do not submit Recall or Warranty claims for this campaign.