Recall - Carburetor/Emission Modifications: Overview

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NO. EMR-90-005 REVISION

DATE April, 1990

MODEL 1986 Mirage


SUBJECT:
1986 FEDERAL MIRAGE EPA EMISSION
RECALL


This bulletin supersedes EMR-90-005, which should be discarded.

PURPOSE

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has determined that certain 1986 1.5L Mirages do not comply with Federal emissions standards. Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America Inc. is recalling affected vehicles to perform certain necessary adjustments and modifications.


IMPORTANT NOTICE


Failure to perform all Recall procedures outlined in this bulletin completely and accurately may lead to emissions non-compliance, customer dissatisfaction, and In some cases require another recall. Furthermore, the EPA may also consider failure to properly perform emission recall procedures as tampering, which may subject the servicing dealer to a fine of up to $10,000 per vehicle. Confirm that you are using the proper Technical Service Bulletin repair procedures and service kits for the vehicle model year and engine size that you are working on. Service procedures and kits are different even though some vehicles may look alike.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

1986-model year Federal-specification (EPA) Mitsubishi Mirages with 1.5L engines are affected by this campaign. Included with each dealer's copies of this bulletin is a list of Vehicle Identification Numbers of affected cars sold by that dealership.

The owners of these vehicles have been notified of the campaign by letter and asked to bring their cars to a Mitsubishi Motors dealership for service. A copy of the Customer Notification Letter is affached.

SUMMARY OF RECALL CAMPAIGN PROCEDURES

Following is a list of the three inspections, adjustments and replacements in this campaign. All three procedures are required:

1. Re-calibrate automatic choke by installing a choke shim. The procedure is on Page 3.

2. Replace the primary main air jet. The procedure is on Page 8.

Inspect the secondary air filter for oil contamination and replace if necessary. The procedure is on Page 9.

NOTE: Use the checklist supplied in the Service Kit to ensure that all items are completed.