Recall 01V-340
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1999 to 2001 Mitsubishi Mirage: Engine and engine cooling (engine).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 01V-340
- Reported
- November 5, 2001
- Vehicles affected
- 18,630 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. 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
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to insure that the bolt is tightened. For those bolts not properly tightened, the bolt and pulley will be removed and inspected for any indication of damage. Components showing any signs of damage will be replaced and the bolt tightened to the proper torque. Owner notification began november 26, 2001. 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 america at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Mitsubishi Mirage 1999 to 2001