Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V197000 Reported April 26, 2004

Mitsubishi/trailer hitch wiring

Q: What is recall 04V197000?

NHTSA recall 04V197000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on April 26, 2004. It addresses: Mitsubishi/trailer hitch wiring. The recall affects approximately 2,175 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 · 2,175 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V197000

Manufacturer Campaign

SR-04-004

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,175

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

April 26, 2004

Defect Summary

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 Consequence

Overheating of the trailer hitch wiring harness module could result in a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

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 04V197000 or campaign SR-04-004.
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 04V197000

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

What is recall 04V197000?

NHTSA recall 04V197000 was issued by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. on April 26, 2004. It addresses: Mitsubishi/trailer hitch wiring. The recall affects approximately 2,175 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 04V197000 or the manufacturer campaign number SR-04-004. 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.