Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V011001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V011001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 277,227 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/TRANSMISSION HOSE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 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 at 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V011001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-01-16T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi america/transmission hose

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 277,227

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose was mis-manufactured and could weaken over time, which could result in leakage of the automatic transmission fluid.

Consequence Summary: Fluid leakage from the cooler hoses can cause transaxle driveability problems and smoke if the oil contacts the front exhaust pipe.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the hose assembly for the automatic transmission oil cooler. owner notification mailing will be phased over a five-month period starting march 26, through july 23, 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 at 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ki6s-y55d-x5nx

NHTSA ID: 01V011001

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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