Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V311001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V311001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 210,000 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. the bolt securing the crankshaft pulley can become loose and the pulley could fall off the vehicle.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V311001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2000-10-02T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi america/crankshaft pulley bolt

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 210,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles: mirage model vehicles equipped with 1.5l engines; montero sport models equipped with 3.0l engines; and montero models equipped with 3.0l engines. 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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-mw4d-saik.t62v

NHTSA ID: 00V311001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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