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 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 13 | 07/01/2001 | 622478 | Subject regarding diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0441 - evaporative emission control incorrect purge flow troubleshooting. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 01/09/2002 | 3 | 11/05/2001 | |
| While coming to a stop engine stalled, vehicle was inspected by dealer but no problem was found. vehicle has stalled 2 more times at first start.*ak the consumer stated that the dealer told him water in gas makes the vehicle to stall.*yh | |||