NHTSA Recall 03V028000: Vehicle speed control
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 31,000 vehicles. It affects 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V028000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-03-001 |
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Report received | January 30, 2003 |
| Owner notification | January 29, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, during extremely low temperature conditions, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve. This ice build-up could cause the accelerator pedal to stick or not to return to idle after accelerating.
Safety risk
Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the engine control computer to eliminate this condition. Owner notification began on january 29, 2003. 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 at 1-800-222-0037.
Notes
Mitsubishi recall bulletin no. Sr-03-001. 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 03V028000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 2003 |
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.