Recall - A/T Shift Interlock Defect: Overview
No: SR-08-003DATE: June, 2008
MODEL:
2004-08 Endeavor
SUBJECT:
ENDEAVOR SHIFT INTERLOCK SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
On some affected vehicles, it may be possible for the key to be removed from the ignition switch when the transmission gear selector is in a position other than P (Park). The gearshift to ignition switch interlock system may allow the ignition key to be removed from the ignition switch without placing the gearshift in the "P" position. If the driver does not shift to "P" before removing the key from the ignition, and does not engage the parking brake, the vehicle could roll away and a crash could occur.
Follow the instructions in the Repair Procedure in this Safety Recall Bulletin to install a repair parts kit to eliminate this condition.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
2004-08 Endeavor built prior to March 14, 2008.
IMPORTANT:
A list of affected VINs in your inventory is included with this mailing. Affected new or used inventory vehicles must be repaired before the vehicle is sold. Dealers must check their inventory vehicles VINs on the Warranty Super Screen to verify whether the vehicle is involved in this recall campaign. If a VIN on the list was recently sold, please contact the owner to bring their vehicle to the dealership for this repair.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
A letter will be sent to all owners of affected vehicles telling them to bring their vehicle to their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to have repairs made to the shift interlock. A copy of the customer notification letter is shown in this bulletin.
PARTS AND EQUIPMENT
Each dealer will be shipped an initial quantity of parts based on sales of affected vehicles. Each dealer will also be supplied 4 special lock pins to be used during repairs (a 2 mm drill bit can be used as an alternative).
REQUIRED OPERATIONS
Before starting this recall campaign procedure, CHECK THE WARRANTY SUPERSCREEN to verify that the vehicle is an affected VIN for this campaign and that this campaign procedure has not already been completed.
Install a new shift interlock lever and return spring provided in the repair kit, following the repair instructions in this Recall Bulletin.
PARTS INFORMATION
RECALL CAMPAIGN CLAIM INFORMATION
Please follow the recall claim example as shown above.