Mitsubishi Caribbean Mirage 2000
Model Mirage made in 2000 by Mitsubishi Caribbean got 1 consumer complain as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to structure. . There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .
Model 2000
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
01V340002 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 02/16/1999 to 09/25/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 8887 | 03/15/2002 | MFR | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 11/01/2001 | 11/05/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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 on march 15, 2002. 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 caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
11/01/2002 | 30000 | 1 | |
The lower door hinges was damaged. the consumer stated that getting in and out of the door was getting harder to do. the consumer contacted mitsubishi. however, they stated that it was not their problem. please provide any further information. *jb *tc |