NHTSA Recall 04V197000: Trailer hitches
MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,175 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mitsubishi Endeavor.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V197000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SR-04-004 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Report received | April 26, 2004 |
| Owner notification | May 28, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain sport utility vehicles may have been equipped with dealer-installed trailer hitch wiring harness and control module. The electronic control module can overheat.
Safety risk
Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.
Remedy
Owners are being requested to stop using the harness until a newly designed replacement is provided and can be installed by the dealer. The recall began on may 28, 2004. Owners should contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.
Notes
Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-04-004.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 04V197000
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.