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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V340001 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 02/16/1999 to 09/21/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 18630 | 11/26/2001 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 11/05/2001 | 11/14/2001 | |||||||
| 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 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0211005 | 09/01/2002 | 0211005 | 10000093 | Crankshaft bolt tightening - service manual revision. *tt | 02/12/2003 |
| SR01010 | 11/01/2001 | 627279 | Subject regarding loose crankshaft pulley. *jb | 02/06/2002 | |
| TSB0011008 | 11/01/2000 | 615993 | This bulletin contains proper camshaft and camshaft oil seal procedures. *tt | 02/07/2001 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 011201 | 12/01/2001 | 627250 | Subject regarding heated oxygen sensor, part number is incorrect. *jb | 02/06/2002 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radiator was replaced, the antifreeze was blowing on the exhaust which was blowing in consumer's face, consumer was complaining of a bad smell that was affecting her breathing. *slc | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 02/13/2001 | 5 | 01/01/2000 | |
| We had the car aligned several times after the control arm was replaced on the right side front wheel. it was broke when car was purchased. the car stalled about 5 different times at highway speeds. i asked the repair department to check but they said there was no problem. the right window motor went out and had to be repaired. the accident that occurred on 2-13-2001 happened because the engine stalled and when the car pulled to the right my daughter went off the road and was unable to correct before hitting a tree and fence at around 60 mph the car was totalled and the air bags failed to deploy. luckily my daughter was not severely injured. she suffered some cuts, bruising and back pain from the accident. a passenger with her at the time was shook up, but was unhurt. this could have been prevented had they fixed the car when it was taken in. i was never told that there had been recalls on cars made in japan which is where this cars parts came from and assembly took place. i have contaced customer service and they only give me the run around saying they want proof the car failed. i would think pictures of the vehicle and our statements would say something. i have photos of the car and the airbag area.*ak | |||
| 09/01/2000 | 1 | ||
| After 2000 miles vehicle was making noise inside of engine, whistle noise. service station attendant told consumer that transmission had woren out parts on vehicle. mechhanic replaced. racers/ shocks/ o, rings and gasket. consumer is still having the same problem. *ak | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 5 | 06/03/2000 | |
| When consumer started vehicle the first time it cut off. vehicle started to shake and just shut down on the highway. when she applied brakes pedal went all the way down to the floor. also,there was no engine. she took vehicle to the dealership. *ak | |||