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NHTSA Recall 08V139000: Ignition (electrical system)

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 116,600 vehicles. It affects 2004–2008 Mitsubishi Endeavor.

116,600
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2008
owners notified (July 7)
NHTSA campaign08V139000
Manufacturer campaignSR-08-003
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION
Report receivedMarch 26, 2008
Owner notificationJuly 7, 2008
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 my 2004-2006 endeavor passenger vehicles. During vehicle use, the ignition key interlock cable (which is a component of the interlock system) may allow the interlocking cam to fall forward and allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch when the gearshift mechanism is not in the park position.

Safety risk

If the driver does not shift to park before removing the key and fails to engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll and a crash could occur.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and correct these vehicles for the reported condition. The recall will begin on july 7, 2008. Owners may contact mitsubishi at 1-888-648-7820.

Notes

Mitsubishi recall no. Sr-08-003.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 08V139000

Make and modelModel years
Mitsubishi Endeavor2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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.