The problem
Certain sport utility vehicles May have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.
The risk
Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.
The fix
Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on May 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 04V-197 (04V197000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | SR-04-004 |
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Trailer hitches |
| Report date | April 26, 2004 |
| Owners notified | May 28, 2004 |
| Vehicles affected | 2,175 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the equipment & accessories
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 04V-197 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on May 28, 2004. Owners should contact Mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2,175 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.