NHTSA Recall 03V194000: Interior/under dash (electrical system)
MITSUBISHI AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 43,649 vehicles. It affects 2003 Mitsubishi Outlander.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V194000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING › INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Report received | May 20, 2003 |
| Owner notification | June 23, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, water could enter the front floorboard area from openings in the side sill or upper dash area. This water could collect under the seat and cause electrical corrosion to occur in the harness connectors that contain the wiring for the seat belt pre-tensioner, side air bag impact sensor, and stop lamps.
Safety risk
Electrical corrosion of the harness could cause the seat belt pre-tensioner to malfunction, the side air bag not to deploy and/or the brake lamps not to illuminate or to falsely illuminate.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the side sills and dash panel for openings that may allow water leakage into the vehicle cabin. In addition to sealing any openings that may be found, the wiring connectors will be inspected for signs of electrical corrosion. The floor harness will be replaced if it has any signs of water damage or electrical corrosion. Owner notification began june 23, 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 america at 1-800-222-0037 or 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 03V194000
| 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.