Recall - Incorrect VECI Label
No.: SC-98-001DATE: March, 1998
MODEL: 1998 Mirage 1.8L
SUBJECT:
VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL SERVICE CAMPAIGN
PURPOSE
The Vehicle Emission Control Label (VECI) on a limited number of 1998 model year California emissions certified Mirage vehicles equipped with the 1.8L engine is incorrect and must be changed. A letter, with label enclosed, is being sent to all owners of affected vehicles instructing them to install the VECI label themselves. A copy of the customer notification letter is included with this bulletin. Vehicle owners who do not want to install the label are advised to ask their Mitsubishi Motors dealer to install the label at no charge.
Dealers with unsold affected vehicles in inventory must install a new label on each of these vehicles. Dealers who have affected vehicles in inventory will receive with this bulletin, a list of these vehicles and a supply of labels for these unsold units.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
1998 Mirage 1.8L (California [CA] emissions vehicles)
LABEL INSTALLATION
1. Open the hood, locate the VECI, and inspect the part number listed on the label. If the part number is MD352592, proceed with step 2 and install the new label. If the part number is MD361781,the label is the new correct label and does not require replacement.
2. Clean the old label thoroughly of all dirt and residue.
3. Carefully peel the backing strip from the new label and apply over the existing label.
PARTS INFORMATION
All customers will receive one label along with their notification letter. Dealers who have unsold - affected vehicles in inventory will receive a list of these vehicles and a supply of replacement labels with this bulletin.
If a customer misplaces or loses the label or if additional labels are needed for unsold inventory vehicles, replacements can be obtained from your District Service Manager. DO NOT order replacement labels for this Service Campaign through the parts system.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
NONE - Do not submit Recall or Warranty claims for this campaign.