Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #00V311002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V311002 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 61,068 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/CRANKSHAFT PULLEY BOLT, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

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: 00V311002

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean

Report Received Date: 2000-12-06T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/crankshaft pulley bolt

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 61,068

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 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

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NHTSA ID: 00V311002

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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