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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V041000 | MITSUBISHI AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 04/22/1999 | MFR | MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. | 03/04/1999 | 03/17/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive and automatic transmissions. automatic transmission fluid could be vented onto the hot exhaust system as a result of unanticipated heat generation in the transmission. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The vented transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the transmission control unit to limit vehicle speed to below approximately 30 miles per hour when the vehicle is operated in the four-wheel-drive low range, an additional label describing the proper use of four-wheel-drive low range will be provided, and will relocate the transmission breather vent. in addition, the owner's manual will be corrected with the proper information to reflect the change to the speed limitations in the four-wheel-drive low range. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 22, 1999.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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 23 | 07/01/2001 | 622480 | Fuel cut activation in 2wd. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| 67 | 02/01/2001 | 618246 | Information on diagnosing transfer lever stuck in 4h and torque converter vibration / shudder / surge condition. *tt | 04/10/2001 | |
| TSB0123005 | 02/01/2001 | 618203 | Information on procedures for removing and installing the automatic transmission oil pan using oil pan remover special tool md998727-01. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| TSB0023008 | 11/01/2000 | 615987 | Some vehicles may exhibit an automatic transmission overheat temperature indicator when driven under heavy load conditions such as high speed operation or trailer towing or when the transmission is over-filled. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| TSB0023007 | 11/01/2000 | 615988 | This bulletin contains information concerning a new, improved automatic transmission fluid (atf) level gauge which is now available for certain model year vehicles. *tt | 02/06/2001 | |
| 9923010 | 10/01/1999 | 6088731 | This bulletin contains recommended automatic transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/06/2000 | |
| 48 | 06/01/1999 | 606602 | Mut-ii rom pack round-up. *tt | 08/30/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 011001 | 10/01/2001 | 627229 | Information on 2-3 shift flare, reprogramming the powertrain control module. *jb | 02/06/2002 | |
| 0123007REV | 11/01/2001 | 0123007 | 627178 | Subject regarding powertrain control module reprogramming for 2-3 shift flare. *jb | 02/05/2002 |
| TSB0117001 | 03/01/2001 | 619840 | Some affected vehicles may experience a single shift flare when upshifting from 2nd to 3rd gear after warm engine restart. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| TSB0100008 | 03/01/2001 | 619836 | Mitsubishi motors dealers who have the medic system can reprogram the red rom pack used for reflashing various vehicle's pcms. *tt | 07/02/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||||
| TSB0123002 | 02/01/2001 | TSB0023004 | 618235 | Some 4-wheel drive models may exhibit a transfer lever stuck in 4h. *tt | 04/10/2001 |
| 66 | 12/01/2000 | 616795 | Information regarding transfer case shifter rattle. *tt | 03/13/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||||
| 0323006 | 10/01/2003 | 0123010 | 10004448 | Torque converter shudder, surge, and/or vibration (possibly intermittent) when driving 35-50 mph at steady throttle. *tt | 12/15/2003 |
| 27 | 07/01/2001 | 622483 | Brief information concerning torque converter vibration / shudder. *tt | 10/18/2001 | |
| TSB0123010 | 07/01/2001 | 622421 | Some customers may complain of shudder, surge, and / or vibration when driving 35 - 50 mph at steady throttle. this condition may be due to the breakdown of the spii a/t fluid, creating a torque converter damper clutch shudder. | 10/17/2001 | |
| TSB0123003 | 02/02/2001 | 618200 | This bulletin contains information concerning the application of sealant to the torque converter housing during reassembly. *jb | 04/10/2001 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 27 | 05/01/2001 | 622442 | Brief information regarding vibration / shudder condition at rear of vehicle on leaf-spring models. *tt | 10/17/2001 | |
| TSB9900001 | 02/01/1999 | 604263 | Service manual revision on differential reduction ratio. *tt | 04/21/1999 | |
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||||
| 0125001 | 11/01/2001 | 627082 | Subject regarding incorrect propeller shaft installation.*jb | 02/05/2002 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 9922003 | 10/01/1999 | 6088726 | This bulletin contains recommended manual transmission / transaxle maintenance information. *tt | 01/04/2000 | |
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||||
| TSB0023004 | 05/01/2000 | 614016 | A condition may exist on 4-wheel-drive models, if the driver tries to shift the transfer lever from 4l to 4h while the vehicle is moving, the lever may become stuck in 4h. shifting from 4l to 4h should only be done with the vehicle s | 09/26/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 04/02/2009 | 93500 | 1 | |
| Transmission warning light came on to indicate overheat or possible transmission failure. i had to pull off the highway to the breakdown lane (safety concern) to allow trans to cool down. i now discover mitsubishi has a tech service bulletin (tsb) on this issue for my vehicle, requiring installation of a larger capacity transmission pan, filter and screen, and a longer fill tube and measuring wand. *tr | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 40473 | 20 | |
| Tl* the contact owns a 1999 mitsubish montero sport. the automatic transmission light came on intermittently and overheated on long trips. the contact believed there was a design flaw in the vehicle. the failure mileage was 40,473. the current mileage was 88,000. *ak | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 90493 | 1 | 12/31/2002 |
| Neutral light flashs when driving. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 05/08/2005 | 76000 | 2 | 10/27/1998 |
| Nutral light comes on (flashing) while driving on freeway, once on 5/08/05 and again on 6/5/05 | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| The vehicle has a drive train/shaft defect which is the causing a terrible vibration. i am being told the vehicle is driveable and pose not safety hazard. the part is on order, until the part comes in , i will need to pick up my vehicle. my concern is this statement true, the vehicle vibrates and it is difficult to constanlty hold the steering wheel in place to reduce some to the vibration. is this a safety hazard. | |||