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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V123002 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | from 01/01/2000 to 04/02/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 4275 | 06/30/2000 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 05/01/2000 | 05/05/2000 | 571 | 111 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. some of these vehicles are equipped with outside rearview mirrors on the passenger side which do not comply with the requirements of fmvss 111, rearview mirrors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This limits the driver's field of vision on that side of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the rearview mirror. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began june 30, 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 1-888-648-7820.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
| 0242A013 | 08/01/2002 | 0242A013 | 634572 | Subject regarding corrected power window motor installation information. *jg | 10/03/2002 |
| TSB0254001 | 01/01/2002 | 628975 | Subject regarding power seats, power windows, radio, and/or sunroof may not operate. *tt | 03/25/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||||
| 09012002 | 09/01/2002 | 10014291 | Mirror reading oc or sc after collision. *eh | 04/29/2005 | |
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 0242A014R | 10/01/2002 | 0242A014 | 10000286 | Sunroof motor malfunction. *tt | 02/21/2003 |
| 0242A014 | 09/01/2002 | 10000096 | Sunroof motor malfunction. *tt | 02/12/2003 | |
| 80 | 03/01/2002 | 637118 | Information regarding sunroof operation.*tt | 11/20/2002 | |
| 78 | 01/01/2002 | 629341 | Subject regarding sunroof operation. *tt | 04/01/2002 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||||
| TSB0142A003 | 03/01/2001 | 619841 | This bulletin contains corrections relating to excessive adhesive removal during window glass installation. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||||
| SC01002 | 10/01/2001 | 627243 | Subject pertaining to windshield wiper arm nuts. *jb | 02/06/2002 | |
| SC01002 | 09/01/2001 | 625993 | On some vehicles, the existing wiper arm nuts could come lose, causing the wiper arms to get out of time with each other and only wipe a part of the windshield. *tt | 12/12/2001 | |
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618255 | Vehicles may experience windshield wiper arms coming loose. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR | |||
| 10/02/2000 | 1 | ||
| Power exterior mirrors are distorted and causing poor visibility. vehicle been in dealer shop on eight occasions, and unable to correct problem. *ak *jb | |||
| 10/10/2000 | 3 | 10/01/2000 | |
| A soon as i picked up my vehicle on 10/10/00, i brought to the salesman attention that something is wrong with the driver's side mirror i can't see things properly.he said see service tomorrow.when i was going home that night, the mirror appeared to be like a funhouse mirror.things looked distorted.very hard to see things correctly.went to the dealer numerous times with them ordering new mirrors and installing them.i 'm very upset that it is hard to drive using the drivers side mirror.all i hear from the service manager is still waiting for the local rep. to call me.please help me and others with this situation.a couple of us said at the dealer that the mirror or housing is defected.they also said other customers have complained as well.this is a serious matter regarding the drivers side mirror. at night it is especially difficult.you can't use correct judgement when turning lanes because things are distorted.the service manager seams very helpful but i'm getting no where. i have been trying to contact mitsubishi but it's hard to find a number to call the local rep.any information you need or proof please call me. eric martin 631-737-6100 thanks. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer was pleased with manufacturer for recalling passenger side rearview mirror due to lack of safety compliance but feels the drivers side mirror should be included in recall. nlm | |||
| VISIBILITY - SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY | |||
| 07/10/2006 | 45000 | 15 | 01/10/2006 |
| Montero under 50,000 miles. have to replace compressor, alignment bars for sun roof, and brakes. cost $2700 with labor. have owned the vehicle for 4 months. no warranty left. montero has to be jumped to turn on, bucks with defrost on, no air, no radio, and brakes are bad. dealer will not help with cost. *nm | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| While driving windshield shakes and makes loud wind noise. took vehicle to dealer. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 4 | 07/01/2000 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 02/01/2001 | ||
| Windshield wipers stopped working on snow, causing an accident. also, engine revving noise coming.*ak | |||