Mitsubishi Caribbean | NHTSA Recall #01V295002

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V295002 by Mitsubishi Caribbean. Includes 87 affected units, MITSUBISHI CARIBBEAN/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 march 15, 2002. 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: 01V295002
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Caribbean
Report Received Date: 2001-09-25T00:00:00
Subject: Mitsubishi caribbean/power steering tube
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 87

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 march 15, 2002. 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

Metadata

SID: row-739g-3i5f-7fxk
NHTSA ID: 01V295002
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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