The problem
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The dash panel pad can shift interferring with the throttle cable control.
The risk
The throttle cable control would not return to idle increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 98V045001 (98V045001) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. |
| Component | Vehicle speed control |
| Report date | March 3, 1998 |
| Owners notified | April 8, 1998 |
| Vehicles affected | 20,974 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.
Owner complaints about the speed control & acceleration
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 98V045001 repair free?
Yes. Mitsubishi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will remove a portion of the dash panel pad so it cannot interfere with the throttle cable control.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 20,974 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.