Recall 00V-311
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1997 to 1999 Mitsubishi Mirage and 2 other models: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 00V-311
- Reported
- October 2, 2000
- Vehicles affected
- 210,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. The bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
The risk
The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
On the mirage vehicles, the dealers will install a new, improved crankshaft pulley bolt on the older engines. On new engines which already have the improved bolt, the dealer will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specification. On the montero models, dealers will tighten the crankshaft pulley bolt to the correct torque specifications. If the bolt is damaged, it will be replaced.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification will be performed in five separate owner mailings, with the first mailing beginning october 31, 2000.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-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Mirage 1997 to 1999
- Mitsubishi Montero 1992 to 1996
- Mitsubishi Montero Sport 1997 to 1999