NHTSA Complaint #10511594 — 2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10511594
Vehicle	2003 MITSUBISHI LANCER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	May 12, 2013
Date Filed	May 12, 2013
Mileage	180,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL KNOB WAS VERY HARD TO TURN ON THE AC/HEATER MODULE AND EVENTUALLY BROKE OFF. A FAILURE OF THE TEMPERATURE SELECTION COULD RESULT IN INABILITY TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD PROPERLY, RESULTING IN UNSAFE DRIVING ENVIRONMENT. *TR

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