The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The routing of the wiring harness under the right and left side of the rear seat could allow the harness to contact the body. The wires in each harness control the stop lamp circuit, back-up lamp circuit, and the turn lamp circuit.
The risk
If any of these wires become short-circuited, the interior lamps, turn signal lamps, and rear stop lamps could stop working. This would fail to warn a following driver that the vehicle is turning or braking and could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 00V-339 (00V339000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Electrical system › Wiring › Rear compartment/trunk |
| Report date | October 24, 2000 |
| Owners notified | November 20, 2000 |
| Vehicles affected | 13,974 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the electrical system
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 00V-339 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will re-route and secure the harnesses and, if necessary, repair any pre-existing wire insulation damage.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 13,974 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.