Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V295001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V295001 by Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.. Includes 25,803 affected units, MITSUBISHI AMERICA/POWER STEERING TUBE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. the power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. owner notification began november 26, 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 america at 1-800-222-0037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V295001

Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-09-25T00:00:00

Subject: Mitsubishi america/power steering tube

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 25,803

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles built with v6 engines to federal emission standards. the power steering fluid feed tube can come in contact with an exhaust manifold mounted heat shield causing a hole to be worn through the power steering pipe allowing fluid leakage.

Consequence Summary: Leaking power steering fluid can result in a fire and continued loss of fluid will result in a loss of power assist, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the power steering tube with one having a new routing. owner notification began november 26, 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 america at 1-800-222-0037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V295001

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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