NHTSA Recall 02V100002: Electrical system: front underhood
MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 15 vehicles. It affects 2002 Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V100002 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Report received | June 14, 2002 |
| Owner notification | November 13, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain passenger vehicles, the main under hood electrical wiring harness may have insufficient clearance between the engine control harness and the exhaust heat shield. As a result, the harness could come in contact with the heat shield, which could result in melting of the harness insulation.
Safety risk
The melting of the harness insulation could result in grounding of the crank angle sensor wiring, causing the engine to run erratically or stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the harness for damage and, if none is evident, will tie the harness back to prevent the harness from ever coming into contact with the heat shield. Any harness that shows evidence of damage will be repaired as necessary and then tied back to prevent future damage. Owner notification began november 13, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V100002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Caribbean Diamante | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.