Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #01V011003

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V011003 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 2,801 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/TRANSMISSION HOSE, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall 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 began june 13, 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 1-787-251-8715.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V011003

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean

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

Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/transmission hose

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 2,801

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. a hose manufacturing process allowed the reinforcement yard to breach the inner layer of some automatic transmission hoses weakening the inner wall 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 began june 13, 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 1-787-251-8715.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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