Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V028000 Reported January 30, 2003

Mitsubishi/throttle icing

Q: What is recall 03V028000?

NHTSA recall 03V028000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 30, 2003. It addresses: Mitsubishi/throttle icing. The recall affects approximately 31,000 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · N/A · 31,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V028000

Manufacturer Campaign

SR-03-001

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

31,000

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 30, 2003

Defect Summary

On certain sport utility vehicles, during extremely low temperature conditions, ice can build up inside the engine throttle valve. this ice build-up could cause the accelerator pedal to stick or not to return to idle after accelerating.

Safety Consequence

Failure to return to idle could result in a vehicle crash without warning.

Corrective Action

Dealers will reprogram the engine control computer to eliminate this condition. owner notification began on january 29, 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 at 1-800-222-0037.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 03V028000 or campaign SR-03-001.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V028000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V028000?

NHTSA recall 03V028000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on January 30, 2003. It addresses: Mitsubishi/throttle icing. The recall affects approximately 31,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V028000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-03-001. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.