Mitsubishi Nativa 1998

Model Nativa made in 1998 by Mitsubishi got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has one 3.0, sohc engine.

Model 1998

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
3.0, SOHC 6Automatic 4 gearsRWDRegular1 - Category 1 Truck

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
00V311002MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANfrom 08/01/1996 to 03/31/1999V (Vehicle)6106801/05/2001ODIMITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN12/06/200012/28/2000
Defect SummaryVehicle description: passenger and sport utility 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 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 conducted in phases.the first phase begins january 5, 2001.the mirage vehicle owners will be notified from january 5 through february 2, 2001.the nativa owners from february 6 through february 12, 2001.the montero owners from february 16 - march 12, 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 caribbean at 1-800-981-0452. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
04V428000MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANfrom 06/01/1997 to 02/28/2004V (Vehicle)100432MFRMITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN09/01/200409/03/2004571208
Defect SummaryCertain passenger vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the bilingual english/spanish removable air bag warning labels affixed to the dash and to the sunvisor do not meet the size requirements of the standard.
Consequence SummaryThis does not meet the requirements of the standard.
Corrective SummaryMitsubishi caribbean will mail a customer notification letter containing a written description and a graphic of the bi-lingual dashboard air bag warning label. in addition, all current 2000-2004 nativa owners will also receive replacement air bag alert labels for the sun visors. this recall is expected to begin during march or april 2005. the notification to the nativa owners is expected to begin during april or may 2005. owners should contact mitsubishi caribbean at 1-787-251-8715.
NotesThe manufacturer's petition which requested that nhtsa determine this fmvss noncompliance does not create an unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety was partially denied on january 26, 2005. therefore, this manufacturer is obligated to conduct an owner notification and remedy campaign.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
98V220001MITSUBISHI CARIBBEANfrom 06/17/1996 to 05/18/1998V (Vehicle)660912/07/1998MFRMITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN09/21/199809/24/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the front brake lines can develop pin holes due to chaffing against the edge of the pass-through hole in the inner fender.
Consequence SummaryBrake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the front brake lines for signs of wear and routing. if the lines are not correctly centered in the pass-through hole, the lines will be repositioned by bending slightly to correct. if there is evidence of brake line wear, the brake line will be replaced.
NotesOwner notification began december 7, 1998.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 1-787-251-8715.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).