Recall 08V139000: Shift Interlock Defect

MAKE/MODELS: MODEL/BUILD YEARS:

Mitsubishi/Endeavor 2004-2008

MANUFACTURER: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

MFR'S REPORT DATE: March 21, 2008

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 08V139000

NHTSA ACTION NUMBER: PE08006

COMPONENT: Electrical System :Ignition

POTENTIAL NUMBER OF UNITS AFFECTED: 120000

SUMMARY:
Mitsubishi is recalling 120,000 M/Y 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.

CONSEQUENCE:
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 manufacturer has not yet provided a remedy or owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1-800-222-0037.

NOTES:
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.