Mitsubishi Nativa 1997
Model Nativa made in 1997 by Mitsubishi got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1997
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V311002 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 08/01/1996 to 03/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 61068 | 01/05/2001 | ODI | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 12/06/2000 | 12/28/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility 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 | On 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V220001 | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | from 06/17/1996 to 05/18/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 6609 | 12/07/1998 | MFR | MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN | 09/21/1998 | 09/24/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | Brake fluid can leak resulting in deteriorated braking performance and illumination of the brake indicator lamp. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 3 | 02/01/1997 | ||
| Vehicle's front end suspension is poor causing damage to tires and shock absorbers continually. | |||