Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
00V311001MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 03/01/1996 to 02/28/1999V (Vehicle)21000010/31/2000ODIMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.10/02/200010/24/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle 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.
Consequence SummaryThe condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryOn 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.
NotesOwner 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 1-800-222-0037. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
01V340001MITSUBISHI AMERICAfrom 02/16/1999 to 09/21/2000V (Vehicle)1863011/26/2001MFRMITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC.11/05/200111/14/2001
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger vehicles. the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.
Consequence SummaryThe condition can result in a loss of power steering assist, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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 1-888-648-7820.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
021100509/01/2002021100510000093Crankshaft bolt tightening - service manual revision. *tt02/12/2003
SR0101011/01/2001627279Subject regarding loose crankshaft pulley. *jb02/06/2002
SR0000710/20/2000618271Mitsubishi motor sales of america, inc. (mmsa) is voluntarily recalling affected vehicles for a possible loose crankshaft pulley bolt. *tt04/11/2001
TSB001100811/01/2000615993This bulletin contains proper camshaft and camshaft oil seal procedures. *tt02/07/2001
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
991300710/01/19996088733Vehicles may experience engine surge at 45-50 mph and / or engine sag during cold start. *tt01/06/2000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL
01120112/01/2001627250Subject regarding heated oxygen sensor, part number is incorrect. *jb02/06/2002

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
10/08/20031
 Engine problem. *ak
350001
 While driving driver suddenly lost all steering. took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated problem was related to the crankshaft pulley. *ak
111/01/2000
 Consumer purchased vehicle one month after the recall regarding the crankshaft pulley bolts was distributed, 00v311001. consumer received the recall notice almost a year later in august of 2002. in july the bolt broke in half and came out. as a result of the bolt breaking, damage was done to the head gasket. consumer returned the vehicle to the dealer for repairs. the extended warranty would not cover the repairs. the bolt was not covered. the vehicle had a coolant leak. there was no power. the belt and the pulley were missing. *jg
05/14/20002
 While holding brake pedal enigine suddenly accelerated into a pole. this has happened twice. second time a garage door was hit. air bags did not deploy in either incident. *ak there was a recall ( 00v311001) for possible loose crank shaft pulley bolt and the dealer reinstalled it. *yh
11/14/2000
 Recall 00v311000/crankshaft pulley bolt: recall notice received and contacted marietta mitsubishi in marietta, georgia; phone # 770/953-4660 for appointment. dealer informed that consumer was responsible to pay for repairs, and be reimbursed through manufacturer. asking nhtsa to look into this matter. please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
06/01/2000
 Engine was making a clicking noise. it sounded like timing belt was moving too fast for wheel. dealer rebuilt engine first time, and it was back to making the same noise. consumer was asking dealer for an appointment. *ak
06/01/200010/01/1999
 The car has major loss of power when accelerating, the transmission skips gears when you start going ,the brakes are bad after only 7,000 miles
1
 Consumer have a constant problem with engine lag at take off.the manufacturer and dealership will not solve the problem. *et
03/03/2000
 Vehicle experiencing problem with hesitation during a stop postion. vehicle been in dealer shop on several occasions, and informed that nothing can be done. please provide further details.*ak
03/27/1999
 When aproaching a stop sign / stop light, the vehicle will shut off when trying to accelerate. dealer cannot find the problem.
09/15/199909/01/1999
 When accelrating, the engine misses, lacks power, and the car is jerky
 While driving at highway speeds in the middle of traffic, vehicle suddenly stalls, and sometimes will just die. dealer has been contacted, and told consumer the problem cannot be reproduced. *ak
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
07/15/2002111/29/2000
 Purchased 1999 mirage from thompson ford and was not notified that the vehicle was on a recall. automobile was purchased in november 2000. subsequently , pulley bolt completely broke and the entire pulley and belt fell out. this was the first incident, exact days unknown, however month and year are accurate. in april 2003, vehicle stopped. was informed by thompson ford that the vehicle wsa not under warranty only to find out approximately 10 days later that it was. vehicle was taken to thompson ford after another mechanic had serviced the vehicle and could not find the problem. thompson ford replaced the piston and this did not solve the problem. vehicle was sent to a authorized dealer where they replaced a valve and sensor, however the vehicle still does not run. failure of thompson ford to notify me of the recall upon purchase could have resulted in a serious accident or death as at the time i purchased the vehicle i was commuting. i became aware of the recall in 2002 following the pulley bolt breaking and costing considerable monies for repairs.*ak

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