Recall 99V-041
MITSUBISHI AMERICA recalled the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero Sport: Power train (automatic transmission).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-041
- Reported
- March 4, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 10,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. Automatic transmission fluid could be vented onto the hot exhaust system as a result of unanticipated heat generation in the transmission.
The risk
The vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.
The fix
Dealers will modify the transmission control unit to limit vehicle speed to below approximately 30 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated in the four-wheel-drive low range, an additional label describing the proper use of four-wheel-drive low range will be provided, and will relocate the transmission breather vent. In addition, the owner's manual will be corrected with the proper information to reflect the change to the speed limitations in the four-wheel-drive low range.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began april 22, 1999.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]).